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School Psychologists Salary in Ohio

The median pay for a school psychologists in Ohio is $86,930/year ($41.8/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $58K at the entry level to $120K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$87K
Median annual
$41.8/hr
Hourly rate
$58K
Entry level (10th %)
$120K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $87K get you in Ohio?

Take-home$5,653/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,268/mo
Rent burden22.4%
COL-adjusted salary$86,930/yr
After rent$4,385/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio

Bar chart showing School Psychologists salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $57,920, 25th percentile $74,630, median $86,930, 75th percentile $103,520, 90th percentile $119,750. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$58K25th$75KMedian$87K75th$104K90th$120K
Bar chart showing School Psychologists salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $57,920, 25th percentile $74,630, median $86,930, 75th percentile $103,520, 90th percentile $119,750. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level school psychologists (10th percentile) start around $58K. Mid-career wages sit at $87K.Top earners bring in $120K or more - a $62K spread from bottom to top.

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School Psychologists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$118K+36%9,350
Oregon$113K+30%680
Maryland$109K+25%2,010
Washington$106K+22%1,290
District of Columbia$101K+16%280
New Mexico$100K+15%540
New York$99K+14%7,250
Massachusetts$98K+13%2,730
Connecticut$98K+13%1,100
Georgia$97K+11%1,670
Alaska$92K+6%140
New Jersey$91K+5%2,090
Wyoming$88K+1%90
Rhode Island$88K+1%220
Ohio$87K+0%2,110

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Frequently asked questions

How much do school psychologists make in Ohio?

The median is $86,930 a year - that works out to about $41.8 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $57,920, and experienced school psychologists can clear $119,750. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $87K enough to live in Ohio?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,653/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,268/month (median of metro areas), which eats 22.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a school psychologists salary go in Ohio?

Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median school psychologists salary is worth about $86,930 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do school psychologists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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