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Hourly Wage for Campus Psychologist Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Campus Psychologist?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Campus Psychologist in the United States is $29, which translates to an annual salary of about $61,160.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $37 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $26 to $34 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $23 per hour
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Campus Psychologist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $69,950 $5,829 $1,345 $34
Average $61,160 $5,097 $1,176 $29
25th Percentile $53,880 $4,490 $1,036 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Campus Psychologist Salaries

A Campus Psychologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Campus Psychologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Campus Psychologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Guidance Counselor (0-2 years): $48,022
  • Campus Psychologist (10+ years): $61,156
  • College Academic Advising Director (10+ years): $76,333
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Guidance Counselor0-2 years$48,022
Campus Psychologist10+ years$61,156
College Academic Advising Director10+ years$76,333
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Top Paying Cities for Campus Psychologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $77,140
  • San Francisco: $76,300
  • Oakland: $74,690

What Skills Can Increase a Campus Psychologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 6.84% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Group Therapy (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Group psychotherapy or group therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which one or more therapists treat a small group of clients together as a group. The term can legitimately refer to any form of psychotherapy when delivered in a group format, including cognitive behavioural therapy or interpersonal therapy, but it is usually applied to psychodynamic group therapy where the group context and group process is explicitly utilised as a mechanism of change by developing, exploring and examining interpersonal relationships within the group. The broader concept of group therapy can be taken to include any helping process that takes place in a group, including support groups, skills training groups (such as anger management, mindfulness, relaxation training or social skills training), and psychoeducation groups. The differences between psychodynamic groups, activity groups, support groups, problem-solving and psycoeducational groups have been discussed by psychiatrist Charles Montgomery. Other, more specialised forms of group therapy would include non-verbal expressive therapies such as art therapy, dance therapy, or music therapy.
  • Psychiatric (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Periodically and systematically assessing the client's dietary intake and nutritional status to ensure the effectiveness of nutrition intervention.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 6.84%
Group Therapy 2.71%
Psychiatric 2.08%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Campus Psychologist's salary.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Psychiatric: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Patient Care
$64,830
6%
Psychiatric
$64,830
6%
Integrity
$64,830
6%
Clinical Supervision
$64,218
5%
Interviewing
$63,606
4%
Clinical Services
$63,606
4%
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Campus Psychologist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Campus Psychologist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $63,117. While startup companies pay approximate $53,932.

Campus Psychologist Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$53,932
Growth Stage51~500$56,902
Established501~5000$61,102
Enterprise5000+$63,117

Campus Psychologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Campus Psychologist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 12% above the average. Conversely, Campus Psychologist positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Campus Psychologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Campus Psychologist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Government$68,805$33.012%
Education$64,218$31.05%

Campus Psychologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Campus Psychologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Campus Psychologist

Salaries for a Campus Psychologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,089 in 2023 to around $62,001 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Campus Psychologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Campus Psychologist Over Time

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2023
$62,089
2024
$62,405
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FAQ about Campus Psychologist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Campus Psychologist?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Campus Psychologist roles, with salaries approximately 12% above the market median.

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