How much does a school psychologist make in California?
$127,800a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in California. That is $61.43 an hour or $10,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.43
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,200Median: $127,800Highest 10%: $160,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,200 | $46.73 | |
| 25th | $109,900 | $52.86 | |
| Median | $127,800 | $61.43 | |
| 75th | $141,000 | $67.78 | |
| 90th | $160,200 | $77.00 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| El Centro, CA | $145,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $139,400 |
| Merced, CA | $133,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $131,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $131,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $130,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $129,600 |
| Modesto, CA | $128,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $128,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $128,100 |
| Visalia, CA | $128,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $126,700 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $126,400 |
| Yuba City, CA | $125,900 |
| Chico, CA | $125,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $123,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $122,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $122,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $121,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school psychologists.
| 1. California | $127,800 |
| 2. Colorado | $124,800 |
| 3. New Mexico | $110,400 |
| 4. Maryland | $109,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $61.43 ($127,800 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $127,800 against $95,990 nationally, 33% more.
Where does California rank for school psychologist pay?
California ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays school psychologists the most?
El Centro, CA, with a median of $145,400 a year.
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.