School Psychologists Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $79,490 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.22
10th percentile $64,180
90th percentile $97,920
Employed locally 30
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,180
    25th
    $78,130
    50th (median)
    $79,490
    75th
    $81,270
    90th
    $97,920

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 89% Median School Psychologists salary is 11% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $85,090
    Duluth, MN-WI $77,940
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $72,210
    Fargo, ND-MN $63,280

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$124,740
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$100,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,240
    Psychologists, All Other$76,630
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$68,040
    Urban and Regional Planners$85,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Rochester, MN is $38.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.89 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Rochester, MN is 8.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,180 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,130.