School Psychologists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $74,990 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.06
10th percentile $33,090
90th percentile $92,370
Employed locally 40
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,090
    25th
    $51,810
    50th (median)
    $74,990
    75th
    $77,010
    90th
    $92,370

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 109% Median School Psychologists salary is 9% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Visalia, CA $125,680
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $123,710
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $122,270
    California $118,310
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $116,210

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $97,120
    Soil and Plant Scientists $64,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Waterloo, IA is $36.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.41 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Waterloo, IA is 13.7% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $33,090 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,810.