School Psychologist salary
From 50 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 19-3034: School Psychologists
At a glance
- Median up 19% since FY2021. From $69,481 in FY2021 to $82,859 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
School Psychologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 50 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for School Psychologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 19-3034, School Psychologists). The median base salary is $78,221, 36% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $70,138 and $100,544.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 100% of filings
Mid-level · 0% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $75,000 | 20 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
School Psychologist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $101,275 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a School Psychologist does
Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.
Typical tasks
- Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
- Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
- Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
- Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
- Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: School Psychologists (19-3034.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (School Psychologists), the median annual wage was $95,990 in May 2025, with 63,940 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $78,221, 19% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,559 | $63,070 |
| 25th percentile | $70,138 | $77,470 |
| Median | $78,221 | $95,990 |
| 75th percentile | $100,544 | $120,310 |
| 90th percentile | $114,749 | $142,330 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,559 |
| 25th | $70,138 |
| 50th (median) | $78,221 |
| 75th | $100,544 |
| 90th | $114,749 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2021 | $69,481 | $64,815 | $105,099 | 12 |
| FY2022 | $83,346 | $73,031 | $91,746 | 16 |
| FY2023 | $69,090 | $64,060 | $78,724 | 22 |
| FY2024 | $79,900 | $73,798 | $91,187 | 34 |
| FY2025 | $75,939 | $68,916 | $100,800 | 35 |
| FY2026 | $82,859 | $74,458 | $95,945 | 15 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B School Psychologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for School Psychologist jobs is $78,221 (50 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $70,138 and $100,544.
What does an entry-level School Psychologist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $75,000. Level I accounts for 100% of School Psychologist filings.
Do H-1B School Psychologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($78,221) is 19% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($95,990, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.