How much does a school psychologist make in Denver?
$129,300a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $62.18 an hour or $10,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.18
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,880Median: $129,300Highest 10%: $161,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,880 | $48.02 | |
| 25th | $108,900 | $52.38 | |
| Median | $129,300 | $62.18 | |
| 75th | $141,100 | $67.82 | |
| 90th | $161,600 | $77.68 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for school psychologists.
| Boulder, CO | $143,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $114,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $107,800 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $87,740 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $105,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $62.18 ($129,300 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $129,300 against $95,990 nationally, 35% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $124,800, so Denver pays 4% more.
Where does Denver rank for school psychologist pay?
10 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,600 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.