How much does a psychologist make in Cincinnati?
$185,400a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $89.13 an hour or $15,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $89.13
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,450Median: $185,400Highest 10%: $185,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,450 | $46.37 | |
| 25th | $137,600 | $66.17 | |
| Median | $185,400 | $89.13 | |
| 75th | $185,400 | $89.13 | |
| 90th | $185,400 | $89.13 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Cleveland, OH | $139,200 |
| Dayton, OH | $133,900 |
| Columbus, OH | $127,100 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $142,200 |
| Physical Scientist | $120,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $107,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $107,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $100,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $98,550 |
| Medical Scientist | $96,190 |
| Chemist | $96,170 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $93,200 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $90,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $89.13 ($185,400 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $185,400 against $110,800 nationally, 67% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $132,100, so Cincinnati pays 40% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for psychologist pay?
1 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $185,400 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.