School Psychologists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for school psychologists is $39.51 an hour ($82,190 a year). About 2,600 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($95,990). Pennsylvania ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school psychologists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.07 | $62,550 |
| 25% of workers | $35.07 | $72,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.51 | $82,190 |
| 75% of workers | $48.25 | $100,350 |
| 90% of workers | $56.94 | $118,440 |
School Psychologists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| York-Hanover | $99,550 | 60 |
| Lancaster | $97,110 | 150 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $93,570 | 50 |
| Pittsburgh | $92,370 | 280 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $91,930 | 150 |
| Reading | $85,900 | 70 |
| Erie | $82,520 | 40 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $82,190 | 1,690 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $77,160 | 120 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $91,870 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $80,810 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $95,650 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $97,640 |
| Economists | $115,000 |
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