Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 50.
  • School Psychologists in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California earn an average of $92,190 per year or $44.32 per hour.
  • The percentage of California School Psychologists who work in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is less than 1%.

Rankings for North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

  • Ranks #21 in California for salary and #20 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #18 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #44 in the nation for salary and #82 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #180 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California School Psychologists earn an average of $92,190 or $44.32 per hour which is 4% less than the California average salary of $96,530.

AverageNorth Valley-Northern Mountains Region of CaliforniaCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$44.32$46.41-4.50%
Annual Salary$92,190$96,530-4.50%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California School Psychologists earn an average of $92,190 or $44.32 per hour which is 11% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageNorth Valley-Northern Mountains Region of CaliforniaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$44.32$39.8011.36%
Annual Salary$92,190$82,77011.38%
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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California earns an average annual salary of $92,255 which compares to the California average annual salary of $96,530. per year.

Cost-of-living in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 0% less than the California average, which means North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California residents have an overall less 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.
  • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California average salary is $92,190.
  • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $92,255.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California$92,19099.93%$92,255
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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $79,130 and $100,260 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $127,280, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $71,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $71,400
15%2 – 4 years8$71,400 – $79,130
25%5 – 9 years12$79,130 – $93,710
25%10 – 14 years12$93,710 – $100,260
15%15 – 20 years8$93,710 – $127,280
10%20+ years5Above $127,280
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 $92,190, North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($106,170).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,950), Social Workers ($55,670), Marriage and Family Therapists ($59,070), and Health Care Social Workers ($71,850).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$106,170
School Psychologists$92,190
Health Care Social Workers$71,850
Marriage and Family Therapists$59,070
Social Workers$55,670
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,950
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 50.

School Psychologists earn an average of $92,190 per year or $44.32 per hour in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California School Psychologists earn an average of $92,255 per year or $44 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($106,170), School Psychologists($92,190), Health Care Social Workers($71,850).


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