How much does a psychologist make in Charlotte?
$146,900a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $70.60 an hour or $12,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.60
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,620Median: $146,900Highest 10%: $173,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,620 | $25.78 | |
| 25th | $95,330 | $45.83 | |
| Median | $146,900 | $70.60 | |
| 75th | $164,600 | $79.15 | |
| 90th | $173,500 | $83.43 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Asheville, NC | $152,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $135,500 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $129,800 |
| Durham, NC | $64,650 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $117,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $117,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $102,100 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,700 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $98,820 |
| Medical Scientist | $97,440 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $91,160 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $90,580 |
| Chemist | $88,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $70.60 ($146,900 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $146,900 against $110,800 nationally, 32% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $126,400, so Charlotte pays 16% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for psychologist pay?
12 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $173,500 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.