School Psychologists Salary in North Carolina
School Psychologists in North Carolina earn a median of $73,220 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,220
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($95,990)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,510; the top 10% earn over $91,970. Nationally the range is $63,070 to $142,330.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$92,130 median in North Carolina
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57,630 median in North Carolina
- Marriage and Family Therapists$48,100 median in North Carolina
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58,210 median in North Carolina
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,610 median in North Carolina
- Healthcare Social Workers$63,280 median in North Carolina
School Psychologists pay in North Carolina
How much do school psychologists make in North Carolina?
The median is $73,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,510 and the top 10% earn over $91,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for school psychologists?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−24% vs. the national median of $95,990). Living costs are not included.