School Psychologists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $110,330 +26.9% vs national
Median hourly $53.04
10th percentile $99,260
90th percentile $156,550
Employed locally 50
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,260
    25th
    $99,270
    50th (median)
    $110,330
    75th
    $131,460
    90th
    $156,550

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 118% Median School Psychologists salary is 18% 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$95,100
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$133,820
    Food Science Technicians$50,630
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$61,130
    Urban and Regional Planners$103,270
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $53.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.13 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 26.9% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $99,260 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,270.