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How much does a school psychologist make in Merced?

$133,200a year

Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Merced, CA metro area. That is $64.05 an hour or $11,100 a month.

Hourly
$64.05
Vs. national median
+39%
Rank among cities
4 of 212
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,700Median: $133,200Highest 10%: $150,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$104,700$50.32
25th$119,900$57.65
Median$133,200$64.05
75th$136,500$65.63
90th$150,500$72.34

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for school psychologists.

El Centro, CA$145,400
Riverside, CA$139,400
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
Chico, CA$125,000
Fresno, CA$123,900
Los Angeles, CA$122,400
Vallejo, CA$121,300
School Psychologist salary in California School Psychologist salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Merced?

The median hourly pay in the Merced, CA metro area is $64.05 ($133,200 a year).

Do school psychologists make more in Merced than the national average?

Yes: $133,200 against $95,990 nationally, 39% more.

How does Merced compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $127,800, so Merced pays 4% more.

Where does Merced rank for school psychologist pay?

4 of 212 metro areas with data.

How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Merced?

The lowest-paid 10% make $104,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,500 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.