How much does a psychologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $53.29 an hour or $9,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.29
- Average (mean)
- $111,200
- Jobs
- 18,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,990 | $26.44 | |
| 25th | $68,850 | $33.10 | |
| Median | $110,800 | $53.29 | |
| 75th | $147,200 | $70.79 | |
| 90th | $168,500 | $81.02 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $157,500 |
| Kentucky | $150,000 |
| Nevada | $146,900 |
| Oklahoma | $141,300 |
| Virginia | $140,600 |
| Iowa | $138,400 |
| Tennessee | $138,100 |
| Arizona | $137,500 |
| South Carolina | $137,000 |
| Alabama | $136,100 |
| Hawaii | $135,700 |
| Utah | $135,200 |
| Missouri | $134,900 |
| Florida | $134,700 |
| New Jersey | $132,200 |
| South Dakota | $132,200 |
| Ohio | $132,100 |
| Nebraska | $131,600 |
| Rhode Island | $131,000 |
| Massachusetts | $129,400 |
| New York | $128,300 |
| Washington | $128,200 |
| Montana | $127,000 |
| North Carolina | $126,400 |
| District of Columbia | $125,100 |
| Connecticut | $125,000 |
| Indiana | $123,600 |
| Idaho | $121,100 |
| New Hampshire | $120,800 |
| Colorado | $120,700 |
| Minnesota | $115,700 |
| Arkansas | $114,300 |
| Maryland | $110,000 |
| Louisiana | $104,500 |
| Mississippi | $103,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,650 |
| Michigan | $88,510 |
| Oregon | $86,680 |
| Wisconsin | $81,860 |
| Vermont | $81,080 |
| Illinois | $69,810 |
| West Virginia | $46,350 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $185,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $175,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $168,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $166,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $153,600 |
| Raleigh, NC | $153,000 |
| Asheville, NC | $152,600 |
| Richmond, VA | $152,100 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $150,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $148,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $148,500 |
| Charlotte, NC | $146,900 |
| Miami, FL | $145,900 |
| Honolulu, HI | $143,000 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $143,000 |
In other countries
Psychologist belongs to the international group "Psychologists".
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- Economist$124,700
- Survey Researcher$69,460
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist$194,000
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$100,600
- School Psychologist$95,990
- Sociologist$106,000
- Urban and Regional Planner$89,320
- Anthropologist and Archeologist$70,770
- Geographer$102,000
- Historian$76,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $53.29 ($110,800 a year).
How much does a psychologist make a month?
About $9,237 a month before tax, based on a median of $110,800 a year.
How much does a psychologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,990 or less a year ($26.44 an hour); the top 10% make $168,500 or more.
Which state pays psychologists the most?
California, with a median of $157,500 a year, followed by Kentucky ($150,000) and Nevada ($146,900).
Which city pays psychologists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $185,400 a year.
How many psychologists are there in the United States?
About 18,820 people work as psychologists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.