How much does a school psychologist make in New Jersey?
$95,160a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in New Jersey. That is $45.75 an hour or $7,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.75
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,700Median: $95,160Highest 10%: $127,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,700 | $34.95 | |
| 25th | $80,670 | $38.78 | |
| Median | $95,160 | $45.75 | |
| 75th | $110,900 | $53.31 | |
| 90th | $127,900 | $61.50 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $117,500 |
| Allentown, PA | $91,930 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $91,720 |
| Vineland, NJ | $84,370 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $82,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school psychologists.
| 10. Georgia | $99,110 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $98,670 |
| 12. Delaware | $95,990 |
| 13. New Jersey | $95,160 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $94,900 |
| 15. Alaska | $94,460 |
| 16. Nevada | $93,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $45.75 ($95,160 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $95,160 against $95,990 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for school psychologist pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays school psychologists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $117,500 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.