How much does a school psychologist make in Boulder?
$143,000a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $68.76 an hour or $11,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.76
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,800Median: $143,000Highest 10%: $170,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| 25th | $132,200 | $63.55 | |
| Median | $143,000 | $68.76 | |
| 75th | $170,600 | $82.02 | |
| 90th | $170,600 | $82.02 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for school psychologists.
| Denver, CO | $129,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $114,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $107,800 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $87,740 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $141,300 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $140,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $130,300 |
| Materials Scientist | $126,900 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $121,900 |
| Geoscientist | $107,900 |
| Chemist | $105,600 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,800 |
| Physicist | $104,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $103,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $68.76 ($143,000 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $143,000 against $95,990 nationally, 49% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $124,800, so Boulder pays 15% more.
Where does Boulder rank for school psychologist pay?
2 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.