School Psychologists Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $81,950 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.40
10th percentile $60,630
90th percentile $116,200
Employed locally 260
National median $86,930

Compare School Psychologists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Syracuse, NY stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
School Psychologists
in
Syracuse, NY
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,630
    25th
    $71,240
    50th (median)
    $81,950
    75th
    $96,440
    90th
    $116,200

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,790
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $96,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $92,980
    Kingston, NY $90,880
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $79,730

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,590
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77,030
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,970
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$51,270
    Biological Technicians$59,520
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$153,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Syracuse, NY is $39.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.98 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Syracuse, NY is 5.7% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,630 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,240.