School Psychologists Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $62,570 -28% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $53,360
90th percentile $95,710
Employed locally 170
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,360
    25th
    $62,470
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $81,690
    90th
    $95,710

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 91% Median School Psychologists salary is 9% 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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,920
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,160
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,140
    Chemists $81,000
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $47,020
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $57,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Wichita, KS is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.65 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Wichita, KS is 28% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,360 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,470.