Careers · School Psychologists · California
School Psychologists in California
School psychologists diagnose and treat educational, behavioral, and developmental issues that affect student learning. They work in schools, counseling students and families, designing interventions for both individual students and entire schools In California the median pay is $127,780 a year, 33% above the national median of $95,990.
$127,780median pay in California, per year
$109,940–$140,980middle half earn
8,340employed in California
$95,990U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
11open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in California or remote
6employers hiring
10posted in the last 7 days
NY · CA · ILwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessWritingCritical ThinkingMonitoringComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
PsychologyTherapy and CounselingEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceSociology and Anthropology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: School Psychologists.
Licenses and training in California
School Psychologists pay in other states
Colorado · $124,770New Mexico · $110,360Maryland · $109,700Washington · $108,780District of Columbia · $107,500New York · $106,550Oregon · $106,070Connecticut · $100,600Georgia · $99,110Massachusetts · $98,670
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against school psychologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against school psychologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-3034.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.