School Psychologist Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for School Psychologists in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$91,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$43.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $95,990
State Rank
#18 of 51
2,050 employed here

How much does a School Psychologist make in Ohio?

School Psychologists in Ohio take home a median of $91,010 annually — roughly $43.75 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $95,990.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $61,100 while the top 10% make $122,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $74,720 and $105,630 a year.

School Psychologist salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$61,100$29.38
25th percentile (early career)$74,720$35.92
50th percentile (median)$91,010$43.75
75th percentile (experienced)$105,630$50.78
90th percentile (top earners)$122,660$58.97

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories for School Psychologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$127,780
2Colorado$124,770
3New Mexico$110,360
4Maryland$109,700
5Washington$108,780

Working as a School Psychologist in Ohio

Nationally, about 64,000 people work as School Psychologists in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($91,010) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a School Psychologist make in Ohio?
The median School Psychologist salary in Ohio is $91,010 per year, or about $43.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $61,100 at the entry level to $122,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays School Psychologists about 5% less than the national median of $95,990. Ohio ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for School Psychologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $91,010 a year. About 2,050 School Psychologists are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.