School Psychologists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,670 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Providence earn between $81,280 and $101,110.
- $63K10th
- $81K25th
- $95KMedian
- $101K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,410 | $7,784 | $44.91 |
| Median | $95,090 | $7,924 | $45.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,280 | $6,773 | $39.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,110 | $8,426 | $48.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
School psychologists in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($91,350) and 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $93,410 | $95,090 | $62,920 | $115,670 | 370 |
| Rhode Island | $91,350 | $94,900 | $59,640 | $107,360 | 210 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $93,410, a single filer in Providence takes home about $71,658 a year, or $5,971 a month and $2,756 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $71,658 | $5,971 |
| Working in MA | $70,193 | $5,849 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $93,410 buys what about $91,783 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$94,270
- Worcester, MA$94,940
- Boston, MA$99,650
- Barnstable, MA$111,470
- Hartford, CT$99,050
- Springfield, MA$96,960
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 Providence: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Providence?
$44.91 an hour on average, and $45.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Providence?
About $71,658 a year ($5,971 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,410. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do school psychologists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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