School Psychologists Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $60,270 -30.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $53,070
90th percentile $95,840
Employed locally 330
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,070
    25th
    $60,270
    50th (median)
    $60,270
    75th
    $76,340
    90th
    $95,840

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 77% Median School Psychologists salary is 23% below 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $95,060
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,250
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,290
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.26 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 30.7% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,070 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,270.