How much does a school psychologist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $51.23 an hour or $8,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.23
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 1,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,570 | $32.00 | |
| 25th | $85,670 | $41.19 | |
| Median | $106,600 | $51.23 | |
| 75th | $138,200 | $66.46 | |
| 90th | $141,400 | $68.00 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for school psychologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $51.23 ($106,600 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $106,600 against $95,990 nationally, 11% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $107,500, so Washington pays 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for school psychologist pay?
36 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,400 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.