As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Educational Psychologist in the US is $139,859, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,690 weekly, or $11,655 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Educational Psychologist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Educational Psychologist in the US vary widely, spanning from $107,681 to $170,386. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($123,016) and 75th percentile ($155,838), while top earners (90th percentile) make $170,386 per year. This $32,822 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Problem Solving or Occupational Therapy, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Educational Psychologist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Educational Psychologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Educational Psychologist Salary $107,681 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Educational Psychologist Salary $123,016 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Educational Psychologist Salary $139,859 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Educational Psychologist Salary $155,838 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Educational Psychologist Salary $170,386 US September 01, 2026
25% $123,016 10% $107,681 90% $170,386 75% $155,838 $139,859 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Educational Psychologist ?

An educational psychologist is a psychologist whose differentiating functions may include diagnostic and psycho-educational assessment, psychological counseling in educational communities (students, teachers, parents and academic authorities), community-type psycho-educational intervention, and mediation, coordination, and referral to other professionals, at all levels of the educational system. Many countries use this term to signify those who provide services to students, their teachers, and families while other countries use this term to signify academic expertise in teaching Educational Ps...

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