Salary Report for Colorado School Psychologists

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Colorado is 1,190.
  • School Psychologists in Colorado earn an average of $103,240 per year or $49.63 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Colorado is 2%.

Colorado Rankings

  • Colorado ranks #1 in the U.S. for School Psychologists salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Colorado ranks #11 in the U.S. for the total number of School Psychologists employed.

Compare Colorado to U.S.

Colorado School Psychologists earn an average of $103,240 which is 24% more than the national average salary of $82,770.

TypeColoradoU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$49.63$39.8024.70%
Average Annual Salary$103,240$82,77024.73%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Colorado, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $81,590 and $124,240 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $133,160, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $76,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year119Under $76,730
15%2 – 4 years178$76,730 – $81,590
25%5 – 9 years298$81,590 – $99,010
25%10 – 14 years298$99,010 – $124,240
15%15 – 20 years178$99,010 – $133,160
10%20+ years119Above $133,160
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Colorado psychologists earn about $100,360 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.

Cost-of-living in Colorado is 3% higher than the national average, which means Colorado residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for School Psychologists is $82,770.
  • Average Colorado School Psychologists salary is $103,240.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Colorado School Psychologists earn an average salary of $100,360.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,900), Health Care Social Workers ($58,450), Social Workers ($59,790), Marriage and Family Therapists ($73,040), Psychology Teachers ($74,040), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,760).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$103,240
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$86,760
Psychology Teachers$74,040
Marriage and Family Therapists$73,040
Social Workers$59,790
Health Care Social Workers$58,450
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Colorado Cities

The average salary for School Psychologists in Colorado is $103,240. The top cities that pay School Psychologists the most are Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area ($99,700), Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area ($96,980) and Greeley ($94,130).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay School Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Denver-Aurora-Lakewood ($98,285), Greeley ($95,699) and Fort Collins ($92,950).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for School Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a School Psychologists salary will have in that area.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Boulder$116,280$113,355$-2,925
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood$105,450$98,285$-7,165
Colorado Springs$101,010$103,156$2,146
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area$99,700$104,289$4,589
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area$96,980$101,444$4,464
Greeley$94,130$95,699$1,569
Fort Collins$93,080$92,950$-130
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Colorado School Psychologists

Colorado School Psychologists earn between $76,730 and $133,160 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 1,190 School Psychologists employed in Colorado which is about 2% of the U.S. total.

School Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in Colorado with an average annual wage of $103,240.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $76,730 a year in Colorado

The most School Psychologists work in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area where 650 School Psychologists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Colorado earn 100,360 per year, while the average across the United States earns $82,770.

By 0, Colorado will need 0 School Psychologists. A less than 5 School Psychologists will need to enter into the Colorado work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Boulder

Average School Psychologists Salary: $116,280
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $113,355
Hourly Wage: $55.91
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.58
Boulder Salary Report

Colorado Springs

Average School Psychologists Salary: $101,010
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $103,156
Hourly Wage: $49
Currently Employed: 190
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.92
Colorado Springs Salary Report

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood

Average School Psychologists Salary: $105,450
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $98,285
Hourly Wage: $50.70
Currently Employed: 650
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.29
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Salary Report

Fort Collins

Average School Psychologists Salary: $93,080
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $92,950
Hourly Wage: $45
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.14
Fort Collins Salary Report

Greeley

Average School Psychologists Salary: $94,130
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $95,699
Hourly Wage: $45.25
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.36
Greeley Salary Report

Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area

Average School Psychologists Salary: $99,700
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $104,289
Hourly Wage: $48
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.60
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area

Average School Psychologists Salary: $96,980
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $101,444
Hourly Wage: $46.62
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.60
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

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