School Psychologists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $127,940 +47.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.51
10th percentile $97,180
90th percentile $177,760
Employed locally 280
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,180
    25th
    $120,390
    50th (median)
    $127,940
    75th
    $155,360
    90th
    $177,760

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Salinas, CA $126,730
    Visalia, CA $125,680
    Merced, CA $125,660

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,630
    Biological Technicians $71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $75,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in San Jose, CA is $61.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Psychologists salary in San Jose, CA is 47.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $97,180 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,390.