How much does a school psychologist make in Salem?
$99,290a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $47.74 an hour or $8,274 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.74
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,670Median: $99,290Highest 10%: $149,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,670 | $34.46 | |
| 25th | $85,890 | $41.29 | |
| Median | $99,290 | $47.74 | |
| 75th | $119,100 | $57.26 | |
| 90th | $149,700 | $71.97 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for school psychologists.
| Portland, OR | $114,000 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $144,000 |
| Economist | $124,200 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $108,000 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $98,110 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $98,050 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $95,680 |
| Conservation Scientist | $95,470 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $93,620 |
| Forester | $89,220 |
| Forest and Conservation Technician | $56,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $47.74 ($99,290 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $99,290 against $95,990 nationally, 3% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $106,100, so Salem pays 6% less.
Where does Salem rank for school psychologist pay?
52 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,700 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.