School Psychologists pay range in Bakersfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,910 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Bakersfield earn between $122,110 and $133,130.
- $98K10th
- $122K25th
- $126KMedian
- $133K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,540 | $10,212 | $58.91 |
| Median | $126,430 | $10,536 | $60.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $122,110 | $10,176 | $58.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,130 | $11,094 | $64.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Bakersfield vs. California and the U.S.
School psychologists in Bakersfield earn 4% less than the California average ($127,830) and 24% more than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is +32% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | $122,540 | $126,430 | $97,820 | $136,910 | 170 |
| California | $127,830 | $127,780 | $97,200 | $160,170 | 8,340 |
| United States | $99,160 | $95,990 | $63,070 | $142,330 | 63,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
School Psychologists salary after taxes in Bakersfield
On the average salary of $122,540, a single filer in Bakersfield takes home about $87,718 a year, or $7,310 a month and $3,374 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Bakersfield a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bakersfield area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $122,540 buys what about $121,464 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bakersfield ($47,470). A typical home costs $364,264, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other California cities
Bakersfield ranks 16th of 20 California metro areas for this job; El Centro pays the most ($141,360).
- El Centro$141,360
- San Jose$137,350
- San Francisco$135,970
- Riverside$135,230
- Modesto$133,120
- Visalia$131,970
- Yuba City$130,690
- Oxnard$130,050
- Santa Maria$129,770
- Bakersfield$122,540
Highest-paying cities for school psychologists
Boulder, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,700).
- Boulder, CO$142,700
- El Centro, CA$141,360
- San Jose, CA$137,350
- San Francisco, CA$135,970
- Riverside, CA$135,230
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School Psychologists salary in Bakersfield: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Bakersfield?
$58.92 an hour on average, and $60.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Bakersfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $122,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Bakersfield?
About $87,718 a year ($7,310 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,540. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do school psychologists earn more in Bakersfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% more than the U.S. average for this job ($99,160).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3034; area Bakersfield-Delano, CA (12540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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