School Psychologists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $64,720 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.12
10th percentile $58,550
90th percentile $92,750
Employed locally 50
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,550
    25th
    $58,550
    50th (median)
    $64,720
    75th
    $71,210
    90th
    $92,750

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 95% Median School Psychologists salary is 5% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $122,970
    Clarksville, TN-KY $101,430
    Jackson, MI $88,330
    Lawrence, KS $84,740
    Jacksonville, FL $77,440
    Kansas City, MO-KS $74,740

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,150
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $162,810
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $66,560
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $81,060
    Forensic Science Technicians $86,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Topeka, KS is $31.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.62 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Topeka, KS is 25.5% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,550 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,550.