Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is 2,640.
  • School Psychologists in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim earn an average of $90,010 per year or $43.28 per hour.
  • The percentage of California School Psychologists who work in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is 5%.

Rankings for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim

  • Ranks #24 in California for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #49 in the nation for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim School Psychologists earn an average of $90,010 or $43.28 per hour which is 6% less than the California average salary of $96,530.

AverageLos Angeles-Long Beach-AnaheimCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$43.28$46.41-6.74%
Annual Salary$90,010$96,530-6.75%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim School Psychologists earn an average of $90,010 or $43.28 per hour which is 8% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageLos Angeles-Long Beach-AnaheimU.S.%
Hourly Wage$43.28$39.808.74%
Annual Salary$90,010$82,7708.75%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim earns an average annual salary of $80,445 which compares to the California average annual salary of $96,530. per year.

Cost-of-living in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is 12% higher than the California average, which means Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $96,530.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $87,452.
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim average salary is $90,010.
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim cost-of-living adjusted salary is $80,445.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim$90,010111.89%$80,445
California$96,530110.38%$87,452
U.S.$82,770$82,770
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $59,960 and $104,650 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $128,050, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $43,090, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year264Under $43,090
15%2 – 4 years396$43,090 – $59,960
25%5 – 9 years660$59,960 – $99,820
25%10 – 14 years660$99,820 – $104,650
15%15 – 20 years396$99,820 – $128,050
10%20+ years264Above $128,050
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $90,010, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim School Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($141,130), Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($136,940), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($122,170), and Forensic Psychologists ($112,390).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,760), Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,610), Social Workers ($69,540), and Health Care Social Workers ($81,660).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$141,130
Industrial Organizational Psychologists$136,940
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$122,170
Forensic Psychologists$112,390
School Psychologists$90,010
Health Care Social Workers$81,660
Social Workers$69,540
Substance Abuse Counselors$59,610
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is 2,640.

School Psychologists earn an average of $90,010 per year or $43.28 per hour in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim School Psychologists earn an average of $80,445 per year or $39 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim are Psychology Teachers($141,130), Industrial Organizational Psychologists($136,940), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($122,170).


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