School Psychologists pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,760 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Burlington earn between $75,590 and $94,310.
- $66K10th
- $76K25th
- $83KMedian
- $94K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,300 | $7,442 | $42.93 |
| Median | $82,910 | $6,909 | $39.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,590 | $6,299 | $36.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,310 | $7,859 | $45.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
School psychologists in Burlington earn 4% more than the Vermont average ($86,270) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $89,300 | $82,910 | $65,770 | $110,760 | 80 |
| Vermont | $86,270 | $82,820 | $61,940 | $105,920 | 180 |
| 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 Burlington
On the average salary of $89,300, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $68,024 a year, or $5,669 a month and $2,616 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Is Burlington a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $89,300 buys what about $88,461 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Glens Falls, NY$86,750
- Albany, NY$90,620
- Manchester, NH$76,590
- Utica, NY$91,340
- Portland, ME$88,380
- Watertown, NY$95,230
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 Burlington: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Burlington?
$42.93 an hour on average, and $39.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Burlington?
About $68,024 a year ($5,669 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,300. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do school psychologists earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.58, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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