School Psychologists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $120,130 +38.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.75
10th percentile $84,550
90th percentile $137,440
Employed locally 420
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,550
    25th
    $99,630
    50th (median)
    $120,130
    75th
    $124,810
    90th
    $137,440

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 127% Median School Psychologists salary is 27% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $123,710
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $122,270
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,590
    California $118,310
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $114,400
    Medford, OR $113,180

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Portland, OR-WA is $57.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.35 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 38.2% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $84,550 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,630.