School Psychologists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $124,200 +42.9% vs national
Median hourly $59.71
10th percentile $80,570
90th percentile $158,970
Employed locally 790
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,570
    25th
    $104,920
    50th (median)
    $124,200
    75th
    $135,430
    90th
    $158,970

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 144% Median School Psychologists salary is 44% 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
    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
    Visalia, CA $125,680

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$128,890
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$96,600
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$47,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Riverside, CA is $59.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.96 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Riverside, CA is 42.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $80,570 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,920.