School Psychologists Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $90,730 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $43.62
10th percentile $60,650
90th percentile $108,600
Employed locally 50
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,650
    25th
    $67,070
    50th (median)
    $90,730
    75th
    $108,600
    90th
    $108,600

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 125% Median School Psychologists salary is 25% 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
    York-Hanover, PA $89,640
    Reading, PA $86,070
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $85,920

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,430
    Chemists $102,050
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,150
    Biological Technicians $59,050
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $54,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in State College?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in State College, PA is $43.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.21 or more per hour.

    Is State College above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in State College, PA is 4.4% 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 State College?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,650 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,070.