School Psychologists Salary in Virginia

School psychologists in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $91,370 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($75,540), across the 4 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the school psychologists average at $93,390 and the median at $85,670 for 1,200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,160.

School Psychologists average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$91,370
Richmond$85,180
Charlottesville$84,200
Roanoke$75,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$91,370	$86,510	$77,550	$68,669	98
Richmond	$85,180	$82,440	$78,190	$64,670	98
Charlottesville	$84,200	$80,900	$72,060	$64,037	99
Roanoke	$75,540	$75,550	$65,720	$58,443	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

School Psychologists salary in other states

School Psychologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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.
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.

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