School Psychologists Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $73,440 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.31
10th percentile $52,070
90th percentile $107,880
Employed locally 570
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,070
    25th
    $60,120
    50th (median)
    $73,440
    75th
    $94,640
    90th
    $107,880

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 99% Median School Psychologists salary is 1% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,790
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $96,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $92,980
    Kingston, NY $90,880
    Syracuse, NY $81,950

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $60,940
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $85,010
    Chemical Technicians $50,890
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Rochester, NY is $35.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.82 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Rochester, NY is 15.5% 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 $52,070 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,120.