School Psychologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $123,960 +42.6% vs national
Median hourly $59.60
10th percentile $100,430
90th percentile $158,860
Employed locally 510
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,430
    25th
    $108,130
    50th (median)
    $123,960
    75th
    $134,820
    90th
    $158,860

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 132% Median School Psychologists salary is 32% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Sacramento, CA is $59.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.76 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Sacramento, CA is 42.6% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $100,430 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,130.