School Psychologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $127,730 +46.9% vs national
Median hourly $61.41
10th percentile $98,550
90th percentile $164,060
Employed locally 940
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,550
    25th
    $106,460
    50th (median)
    $127,730
    75th
    $136,490
    90th
    $164,060

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 95% Median School Psychologists salary is 5% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Salinas, CA $126,730
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Salinas, CA $126,730
    Visalia, CA $125,680
    Merced, CA $125,660

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $142,540
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,670
    Biological Technicians $79,270
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $160,210
    Chemists $126,190
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in San Francisco, CA is $61.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.07 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in San Francisco, CA is 46.9% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $98,550 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,460.