Licensed Educational Psychologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Licensed Educational Psychologist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Licensed Educational Psychologist in the United States is $66,342 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Licensed Educational Psychologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,891
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,677 to $76,051
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,505
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Licensed Educational Psychologist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,051 $6,338 $1,463 $37
Average $66,342 $5,528 $1,276 $32
25th Percentile $49,677 $4,140 $955 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Licensed Educational Psychologist Salaries

A Licensed Educational 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Licensed Educational Psychologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Licensed Educational 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,027
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,722
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,036
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,814
  • Expert (over 8 years): $71,978
Levels Salary
Entry Level Licensed Educational Psychologist$64,027
Intermediate Level Licensed Educational Psychologist$64,722
Senior Level Licensed Educational Psychologist$67,036
Specialist Level Licensed Educational Psychologist$69,814
Expert Level Licensed Educational Psychologist$71,978
$64,027 0 yr
$64,722 < 2 yrs
$67,036 2-4 yrs
$69,814 5-8 yrs
$71,978 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Licensed Educational 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: $83,677
  • San Francisco: $82,854
  • Oakland: $81,017

What Skills Can Increase a Licensed Educational Psychologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.76% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 11.76% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Auditing (Mentioned in 2.94% Job Postings): Auditing refers to the independent examination of financial information of any entity whether profit oriented or not. It is a safeguard measure that prevents corruption.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.76%
Data Entry 11.76%
Auditing 2.94%
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 Licensed Educational Psychologist's salary.
  • Auditing: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Economics: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Data Entry: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Auditing
$85,581
29%
Economics
$77,620
17%
Data Entry
$74,303
12%
Flexibility
$69,659
5%
Work Under Pressure
$68,332
3%
Organizing
$68,332
3%
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How Education impacts a Licensed Educational Psychologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Licensed Educational Psychologists enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a No Diploma is between $67,393 and $74,417).

Licensed Educational Psychologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Licensed Educational Psychologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 33.3%
High School 33.3%
Associates 33.3%
Bachelors 26.7%
Masters 6.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Licensed Educational Psychologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Licensed Educational 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Licensed Educational Psychologist

Salaries for a Licensed Educational Psychologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,386 in 2023 to around $66,708 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Licensed Educational Psychologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Licensed Educational Psychologist Over Time

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2024 $67,784
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