School Psychologists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $76,640 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.85
10th percentile $62,720
90th percentile $98,130
Employed locally 50
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,720
    25th
    $63,000
    50th (median)
    $76,640
    75th
    $90,140
    90th
    $98,130

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 120% Median School Psychologists salary is 20% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $110,330
    Lancaster, PA $94,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $92,650
    State College, PA $90,730
    York-Hanover, PA $89,640
    Reading, PA $86,070

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,420
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,400
    Chemists $79,950
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,160
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,880
    Chemical Technicians $48,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Scranton, PA is $36.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.88 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Scranton, PA is 11.8% below 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,720 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,000.