School Psychologists Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $75,260 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.19
10th percentile $51,520
90th percentile $115,980
Employed locally 80
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,520
    25th
    $64,020
    50th (median)
    $75,260
    75th
    $81,070
    90th
    $115,980

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 106% Median School Psychologists salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for School Psychologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $143,020
    El Centro, CA $140,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Salinas, CA $126,730

    Nearby metros — School Psychologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $123,960
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $121,540
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $104,290
    Clarksville, TN-KY $101,430

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $122,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,860
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $67,250
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $66,550
    Biological Technicians $72,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Peoria, IL is $36.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.32 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Peoria, IL is 13.4% below the national median of $86,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for School Psychologists in Peoria?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,520 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,020.