How much does a school psychologist make in North Carolina?
$73,220a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in North Carolina. That is $35.20 an hour or $6,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.20
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,510Median: $73,220Highest 10%: $91,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,510 | $28.13 | |
| 25th | $63,580 | $30.57 | |
| Median | $73,220 | $35.20 | |
| 75th | $80,870 | $38.88 | |
| 90th | $91,970 | $44.22 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $86,510 |
| Raleigh, NC | $83,340 |
| Charlotte, NC | $80,850 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $77,230 |
| Greensboro, NC | $76,160 |
| Wilmington, NC | $65,750 |
| Asheville, NC | $64,020 |
| Durham, NC | $62,460 |
| Burlington, NC | $60,970 |
| Hickory, NC | $60,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school psychologists.
| 40. Alabama | $75,060 |
| 41. Iowa | $74,410 |
| 42. New Hampshire | $73,490 |
| 43. North Carolina | $73,220 |
| 44. Kansas | $73,020 |
| 45. Idaho | $71,700 |
| 46. Missouri | $70,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $35.20 ($73,220 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $73,220 against $95,990 nationally, 24% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for school psychologist pay?
North Carolina ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays school psychologists the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $86,510 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.