School Psychologists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $114,110 +31.3% vs national
Median hourly $54.86
10th percentile $85,520
90th percentile $140,000
Employed locally 670
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,520
    25th
    $99,650
    50th (median)
    $114,110
    75th
    $128,240
    90th
    $140,000

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 101% Median School Psychologists salary is 1% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $121,540
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $116,210
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $115,180
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,630

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $101,500
    Biological Technicians $58,090
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,680
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,410
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Seattle, WA is $54.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.64 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Seattle, WA is 31.3% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $85,520 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,650.