How much does a school psychologist make in New York?
$106,600a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in New York. That is $51.23 an hour or $8,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.23
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,160Median: $106,600Highest 10%: $148,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,160 | $32.29 | |
| 25th | $81,370 | $39.12 | |
| Median | $106,600 | $51.23 | |
| 75th | $148,800 | $71.53 | |
| 90th | $148,800 | $71.53 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $117,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $97,580 |
| Watertown, NY | $96,490 |
| Kingston, NY | $94,460 |
| Syracuse, NY | $86,130 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $84,960 |
| Buffalo, NY | $83,300 |
| Utica, NY | $82,690 |
| Albany, NY | $82,390 |
| Binghamton, NY | $79,080 |
| Ithaca, NY | $78,930 |
| Rochester, NY | $73,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school psychologists.
| 4. Maryland | $109,700 |
| 5. Washington | $108,800 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $107,500 |
| 7. New York | $106,600 |
| 8. Oregon | $106,100 |
| 9. Connecticut | $100,600 |
| 10. Georgia | $99,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $51.23 ($106,600 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $106,600 against $95,990 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New York rank for school psychologist pay?
New York ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.