How much does a psychologist make in Columbus?
$127,100a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $61.10 an hour or $10,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.10
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,350Median: $127,100Highest 10%: $145,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,350 | $39.59 | |
| 25th | $106,000 | $50.98 | |
| Median | $127,100 | $61.10 | |
| 75th | $138,300 | $66.49 | |
| 90th | $145,200 | $69.80 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Cincinnati, OH | $185,400 |
| Cleveland, OH | $139,200 |
| Dayton, OH | $133,900 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $170,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $104,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $104,400 |
| School Psychologist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,920 |
| Hydrologist | $98,200 |
| Chemist | $94,170 |
| Medical Scientist | $84,300 |
| Geoscientist | $84,140 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $83,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $61.10 ($127,100 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $127,100 against $110,800 nationally, 15% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $132,100, so Columbus pays 4% less.
Where does Columbus rank for psychologist pay?
43 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,200 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.