How much does a school psychologist make in New York?
$117,500a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $56.51 an hour or $9,795 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.51
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 7,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,340Median: $117,500Highest 10%: $150,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,340 | $38.14 | |
| 25th | $91,500 | $43.99 | |
| Median | $117,500 | $56.51 | |
| 75th | $148,800 | $71.53 | |
| 90th | $150,100 | $72.14 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for school psychologists.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $97,580 |
| Kingston, NY | $94,460 |
| Syracuse, NY | $86,130 |
| Buffalo, NY | $83,300 |
| Utica, NY | $82,690 |
| Albany, NY | $82,390 |
| Binghamton, NY | $79,080 |
| Rochester, NY | $73,050 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $56.51 ($117,500 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $117,500 against $95,990 nationally, 22% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $106,600, so New York pays 10% more.
Where does New York rank for school psychologist pay?
25 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a school psychologist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,100 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.