School Psychologists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $76,610 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.83
10th percentile $58,320
90th percentile $99,680
Employed locally 160
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,320
    25th
    $63,170
    50th (median)
    $76,610
    75th
    $81,090
    90th
    $99,680

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$66,370
    Chemists$80,940
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102,470
    Biological Scientists, All Other$102,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$117,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Raleigh, NC is $36.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.54 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Raleigh, NC is 11.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,320 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,170.