School Psychologists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $78,100 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.55
10th percentile $62,920
90th percentile $95,270
Employed locally 150
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,920
    25th
    $68,020
    50th (median)
    $78,100
    75th
    $80,930
    90th
    $95,270

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 93% Median School Psychologists salary is 7% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Vallejo, CA $109,430
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,620
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $103,060
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,710

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$78,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,100
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,540
    Biological Technicians$61,370
    Urban and Regional Planners$74,020
    Chemists$82,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Richmond, VA is $37.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.89 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Richmond, VA is 10.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,920 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,020.