School Psychologists Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $66,630 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.04
10th percentile $52,720
90th percentile $76,970
Employed locally 50
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,720
    25th
    $61,560
    50th (median)
    $66,630
    75th
    $73,270
    90th
    $76,970

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 80% Median School Psychologists salary is 20% below 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Lancaster, PA $94,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $90,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $90,610
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $90,500

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $74,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Pinehurst, NC is $32.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.00 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Pinehurst, NC is 23.4% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,720 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,560.