School Psychologists Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $74,470 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.80
10th percentile $61,590
90th percentile $105,790
Employed locally 40
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,590
    25th
    $64,360
    50th (median)
    $74,470
    75th
    $94,820
    90th
    $105,790

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 121% Median School Psychologists salary is 21% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Modesto, CA $116,550
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,710
    San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $93,040
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $88,070

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $68,960
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $89,170
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $60,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $88,000
    Urban and Regional Planners $76,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Springfield, MO is $35.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.86 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Springfield, MO is 14.3% 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 $61,590 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,360.