School Psychologists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $146,320 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Portland earn between $94,940 and $130,970.
- $90K10th
- $95K25th
- $114KMedian
- $131K75th
- $146K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $115,950 | $9,662 | $55.75 |
| Median | $113,950 | $9,496 | $54.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,940 | $7,912 | $45.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,970 | $10,914 | $62.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
School psychologists in Portland earn 5% more than the Oregon average ($110,930) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $115,950 | $113,950 | $90,040 | $146,320 | 360 |
| Oregon | $110,930 | $106,070 | $83,710 | $146,320 | 570 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $115,950, a single filer in Portland takes home about $81,557 a year, or $6,796 a month and $3,137 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $90,401 | $7,533 |
| Working in OR | $81,557 | $6,796 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $115,950 buys what about $109,988 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 4 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Portland: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Portland?
$55.75 an hour on average, and $54.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Portland?
About $81,557 a year ($6,796 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $115,950. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do school psychologists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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