School Psychologists Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $70,090 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.70
10th percentile $58,900
90th percentile $74,980
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,900
    25th
    $58,900
    50th (median)
    $70,090
    75th
    $70,090
    90th
    $74,980

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 122% Median School Psychologists salary is 22% 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
    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 Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,760
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$84,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Rocky Mount?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Rocky Mount, NC is $33.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.05 or more per hour.

    Is Rocky Mount above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 19.4% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,900 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,900.