How much does a psychologist make in Cleveland?
$139,200a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $66.91 an hour or $11,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.91
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,380Median: $139,200Highest 10%: $160,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| 25th | $120,600 | $57.97 | |
| Median | $139,200 | $66.91 | |
| 75th | $151,800 | $72.99 | |
| 90th | $160,300 | $77.05 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Cincinnati, OH | $185,400 |
| Dayton, OH | $133,900 |
| Columbus, OH | $127,100 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $239,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $111,800 |
| Economist | $105,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $95,800 |
| School Psychologist | $94,250 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $88,070 |
| Chemist | $82,020 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $81,290 |
| Medical Scientist | $78,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $66.91 ($139,200 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $139,200 against $110,800 nationally, 26% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $132,100, so Cleveland pays 5% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for psychologist pay?
18 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,300 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.