School Psychologists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $76,710 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.88
10th percentile $61,860
90th percentile $109,450
Employed locally 270
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,860
    25th
    $67,540
    50th (median)
    $76,710
    75th
    $93,540
    90th
    $109,450

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 81% Median School Psychologists salary is 19% 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
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $101,200
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $99,020
    Connecticut $98,080
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $95,460
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $88,080
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $85,170

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Biological Technicians $51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemical Technicians $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Salt Lake City, UT is $36.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.98 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 11.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,860 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,540.