School Psychologists Salary in California
School Psychologists in California earn a median of $127,780 a year, +33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $127,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +33% ($95,990)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,340
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,200; the top 10% earn over $160,170. Nationally the range is $63,070 to $142,330.
States ranked near California
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- Healthcare Social Workers$89,660 median in California
School Psychologists pay in California
How much do school psychologists make in California?
The median is $127,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,200 and the top 10% earn over $160,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for school psychologists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+33% vs. the national median of $95,990). Living costs are not included.