School Psychologists Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $126,730 +45.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.93
10th percentile $101,160
90th percentile $164,110
Employed locally 110
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,160
    25th
    $106,440
    50th (median)
    $126,730
    75th
    $137,560
    90th
    $164,110

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 134% Median School Psychologists salary is 34% 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
    Visalia, CA $125,680

    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
    Visalia, CA $125,680
    Merced, CA $125,660

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $64,020
    Urban and Regional Planners $104,290
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $138,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Salinas, CA is $60.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.90 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Salinas, CA is 45.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $101,160 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,440.