School Psychologists Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $90,610 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.56
10th percentile $62,440
90th percentile $112,170
Employed locally 360
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,440
    25th
    $77,090
    50th (median)
    $90,610
    75th
    $98,280
    90th
    $112,170

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $124,200
    Colorado Springs, CO $109,470
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,620
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $102,920

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,990
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $107,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,040
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,080
    Urban and Regional Planners $82,790
    Chemical Technicians $54,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Providence, RI-MA is $43.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.61 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Providence, RI-MA is 4.2% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,440 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,090.