How much does a school psychologist make in Richmond?
$82,440a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $39.63 an hour or $6,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.63
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,510Median: $82,440Highest 10%: $101,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,510 | $31.98 | |
| 25th | $78,190 | $37.59 | |
| Median | $82,440 | $39.63 | |
| 75th | $95,170 | $45.75 | |
| 90th | $101,700 | $48.89 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for school psychologists.
| Washington, DC | $106,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $86,510 |
| Roanoke, VA | $75,550 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $152,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $122,200 |
| Economist | $112,300 |
| Microbiologist | $90,930 |
| Chemist | $87,580 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $85,030 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,420 |
| Epidemiologist | $82,460 |
| Geoscientist | $80,490 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $80,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $39.63 ($82,440 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $82,440 against $95,990 nationally, 14% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $85,670, so Richmond pays 4% less.
Where does Richmond rank for school psychologist pay?
125 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,700 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.