How much does a psychologist make in Baltimore?
$96,220a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $46.26 an hour or $8,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.26
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,080Median: $96,220Highest 10%: $178,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,080 | $30.33 | |
| 25th | $63,090 | $30.33 | |
| Median | $96,220 | $46.26 | |
| 75th | $146,700 | $70.53 | |
| 90th | $178,200 | $85.69 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Washington, DC | $129,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $120,000 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $152,700 |
| Hydrologist | $138,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $124,600 |
| Chemist | $118,900 |
| School Psychologist | $114,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $108,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,900 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $46.26 ($96,220 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $96,220 against $110,800 nationally, 13% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $110,000, so Baltimore pays 13% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for psychologist pay?
63 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $178,200 or more.
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.