How much does a school psychologist make in Portland?
$114,000a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $54.78 an hour or $9,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.78
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,040Median: $114,000Highest 10%: $146,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,040 | $43.29 | |
| 25th | $94,940 | $45.64 | |
| Median | $114,000 | $54.78 | |
| 75th | $131,000 | $62.97 | |
| 90th | $146,300 | $70.35 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for school psychologists.
| Salem, OR | $99,290 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $172,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,100 |
| Economist | $122,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $117,800 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $113,600 |
| Hydrologist | $113,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $112,600 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
| Geoscientist | $105,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $54.78 ($114,000 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $114,000 against $95,990 nationally, 19% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $106,100, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for school psychologist pay?
30 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $146,300 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.