School Psychologists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,740 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in San Juan earn between $96,630 and $97,460.
- $75K10th
- $97K25th
- $97KMedian
- $97K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,500 | $7,708 | $44.47 |
| Median | $97,210 | $8,101 | $46.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,630 | $8,052 | $46.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,460 | $8,122 | $46.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
School psychologists in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($93,320) and 7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $92,500 | $97,210 | $75,160 | $97,740 | 510 |
| 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 San Juan a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 3.3 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 3rd of 4 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Arecibo pays the most ($95,490).
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 San Juan: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in San Juan?
$44.47 an hour on average, and $46.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do school psychologists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). 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 1.79, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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