School Psychologists pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,590 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Hickory earn between $55,140 and $71,290.
- $51K10th
- $55K25th
- $61KMedian
- $71K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,850 | $5,071 | $29.25 |
| Median | $60,960 | $5,080 | $29.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,140 | $4,595 | $26.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,290 | $5,941 | $34.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
School psychologists in Hickory earn 17% less than the North Carolina average ($73,080) and 39% less than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $60,850 | $60,960 | $50,520 | $71,590 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $73,080 | $73,220 | $58,510 | $91,970 | 1,540 |
| 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 Hickory
On the average salary of $60,850, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $49,154 a year, or $4,096 a month and $1,891 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hickory a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $60,850 buys what about $68,768 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 8th of 9 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($83,470).
- Raleigh$83,470
- Charlotte$81,780
- Greensboro$72,800
- Winston-Salem$72,430
- Asheville$68,640
- Wilmington$68,450
- Durham$63,620
- Hickory$60,850
- Burlington$57,920
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 Hickory: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Hickory?
$29.25 an hour on average, and $29.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Hickory?
About $49,154 a year ($4,096 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,850.
Do school psychologists earn more in Hickory than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% less 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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