School Psychologists pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $89,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,210 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Arecibo earn between $97,210 and $97,210.
- $89K10th
- $97K25th
- $97KMedian
- $97K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,490 | $7,958 | $45.91 |
| Median | $97,210 | $8,101 | $46.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,210 | $8,101 | $46.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,210 | $8,101 | $46.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
School psychologists in Arecibo earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($93,320) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $95,490 | $97,210 | $89,190 | $97,210 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $93,320 | $97,210 | $86,030 | $97,740 | 810 |
| 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.
Is Arecibo a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 3.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Arecibo ($26,120). A typical home costs $111,700, or 1.2 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 1st of 4 Puerto Rico 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 Arecibo: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Arecibo?
$45.91 an hour on average, and $46.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Arecibo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $89,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do school psychologists earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.85, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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