School Psychologists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for school psychologists is $51.22 an hour ($106,550 a year). About 9,070 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($95,990). New York ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school psychologists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.29 | $67,160 |
| 25% of workers | $39.12 | $81,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.22 | $106,550 |
| 75% of workers | $71.53 | $148,780 |
| 90% of workers | $71.54 | $148,790 |
School Psychologists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $117,540 | 7,890 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $97,580 | 290 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $96,490 | 40 |
| Kingston | $94,460 | 60 |
| Syracuse | $86,130 | 290 |
| Glens Falls | $84,960 | 40 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $83,300 | 400 |
| Utica-Rome | $82,690 | 100 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $82,390 | 320 |
| Binghamton | $79,080 | 70 |
| Ithaca | $78,930 | 40 |
| Rochester | $73,050 | 590 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $114,400 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $104,770 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $89,630 |
| Economists | $136,660 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $128,320 |
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