School Psychologists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,440 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Washington earn between $85,670 and $138,240.
- $67K10th
- $86K25th
- $107KMedian
- $138K75th
- $141K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,780 | $9,148 | $52.78 |
| Median | $106,550 | $8,879 | $51.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,670 | $7,139 | $41.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $138,240 | $11,520 | $66.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
School Psychologists salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $109,780, a single filer in Washington takes home about $79,697 a year, or $6,641 a month and $3,065 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $81,921 | $6,827 |
| Working in MD | $81,041 | $6,753 |
| Working in VA | $80,562 | $6,713 |
| Working in DC | $79,697 | $6,641 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $109,780 buys what about $100,823 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$88,470
- Baltimore, MD$111,620
- Charlottesville, VA$84,200
- York, PA$90,580
- Richmond, VA$85,180
- Harrisburg, PA$84,830
Highest-paying cities for school psychologists
Boulder, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,700).
- Boulder, CO$142,700
- El Centro, CA$141,360
- San Jose, CA$137,350
- San Francisco, CA$135,970
- Riverside, CA$135,230
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School Psychologists salary in Washington: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Washington?
$52.78 an hour on average, and $51.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Washington?
About $79,697 a year ($6,641 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,780.
Do school psychologists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($101,705).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3034; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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