How much does a psychologist make in Dallas?
$80,660a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $38.78 an hour or $6,722 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.78
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,110Median: $80,660Highest 10%: $161,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,110 | $25.53 | |
| 25th | $75,890 | $36.49 | |
| Median | $80,660 | $38.78 | |
| 75th | $142,200 | $68.37 | |
| 90th | $161,200 | $77.48 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Killeen, TX | $130,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $117,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $69,640 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Geoscientist | $132,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $130,700 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,670 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $92,790 |
| Life Scientist | $89,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $38.78 ($80,660 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $80,660 against $110,800 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Dallas rank for psychologist pay?
70 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,200 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.