School Psychologists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $81,240 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.06
10th percentile $59,680
90th percentile $116,790
Employed locally 260
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,680
    25th
    $66,940
    50th (median)
    $81,240
    75th
    $108,270
    90th
    $116,790

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 110% Median School Psychologists salary is 10% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $110,330
    Lancaster, PA $94,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $92,650
    State College, PA $90,730
    York-Hanover, PA $89,640
    Reading, PA $86,070

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,590
    Chemists $74,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,200
    Chemical Technicians $60,690
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Pittsburgh, PA is $39.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.44 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 6.5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,680 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,940.