School Psychologists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $101,340 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.72
10th percentile $83,660
90th percentile $118,820
Employed locally 50
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,660
    25th
    $85,270
    50th (median)
    $101,340
    75th
    $118,120
    90th
    $118,820

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 149% Median School Psychologists salary is 49% 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 Cruz-Watsonville, CA $121,540
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $116,210
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $115,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,110

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,360
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,800
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $49,940
    Biological Technicians $50,650
    Urban and Regional Planners $84,180
    Food Science Technicians $48,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Yakima, WA is $48.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.39 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Yakima, WA is 16.6% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $83,660 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,270.