School Psychologists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $106,050 +22% vs national
Median hourly $50.99
10th percentile $53,110
90th percentile $149,780
Employed locally 90
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,110
    25th
    $101,390
    50th (median)
    $106,050
    75th
    $127,990
    90th
    $149,780

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 103% Median School Psychologists salary is 3% 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

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,310
    Food Science Technicians $51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,940
    Chemical Technicians $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Santa Rosa, CA is $50.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Psychologists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 22% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,110 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,390.