School Psychologists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $127,030 +46.1% vs national
Median hourly $61.07
10th percentile $80,410
90th percentile $157,880
Employed locally 130
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,410
    25th
    $100,360
    50th (median)
    $127,030
    75th
    $133,430
    90th
    $157,880

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 132% Median School Psychologists salary is 32% 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
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Salinas, CA $126,730
    Visalia, CA $125,680
    Merced, CA $125,660

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $105,750
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,170
    Biological Scientists, All Other $111,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,240
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Urban and Regional Planners $102,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Santa Maria, CA is $61.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.74 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 46.1% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $80,410 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,360.