School Psychologists Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $82,640 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.73
10th percentile $62,830
90th percentile $114,580
Employed locally 40
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,830
    25th
    $63,150
    50th (median)
    $82,640
    75th
    $83,500
    90th
    $114,580

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 111% Median School Psychologists salary is 11% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $123,960
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $121,540
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $104,290
    Clarksville, TN-KY $101,430

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,640
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $73,130
    Conservation Scientists $107,990
    Chemists $91,350
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $98,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Springfield, IL is $39.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.67 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Springfield, IL is 4.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,830 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,150.