School Psychologists pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for school psychologists is $51.23 an hour ($106,550 a year). About 1,590 people work in this job there.

$51.23Median hourly pay
$85,670–$138,240Middle half of workers, yearly
1,590People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($95,990). It is about the same as the District of Columbia median ($107,500).

Pay range for school psychologists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$32.00$66,570
25% of workers$41.19$85,670
Half of workers (median)$51.23$106,550
75% of workers$66.46$138,240
90% of workers$68.00$141,440

School Psychologists pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$106,5501,590

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for school psychologists

  • Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$78,210
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,670
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$138,250
Economists$156,750
Political Scientists$156,730

Other job titles for this job

School PsychometristArea School PsychologistAutism ConsultantSchool PsychologistCertified School PsychologistChallenging Behavior ConsultantChild PsychologistChild PsychometristEarly Intervention School PsychologistEducational DiagnosticianElementary School PsychologistK-12 School Psychologist

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: 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. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.