School Psychologists Salary in New Jersey

School psychologists in New Jersey earn the most in Atlantic City (average $90,690 a year) and the least in Vineland ($90,040), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the school psychologists average at $99,570 and the median at $95,160 for 2,130 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,160.

School Psychologists average salary by city in New Jersey

Atlantic City$90,690
Vineland$90,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlantic City	$90,690	$91,720	$76,270	$69,043	99
Vineland	$90,040	$84,370	$76,570	$68,628	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

School Psychologists salary in other states

School Psychologists salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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.
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.

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