How much does a psychologist make in Denver?
$132,800a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $63.82 an hour or $11,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.82
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,320Median: $132,800Highest 10%: $159,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,320 | $28.04 | |
| 25th | $120,700 | $58.01 | |
| Median | $132,800 | $63.82 | |
| 75th | $152,700 | $73.43 | |
| 90th | $159,300 | $76.59 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $105,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $63.82 ($132,800 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $132,800 against $110,800 nationally, 20% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $120,700, so Denver pays 10% more.
Where does Denver rank for psychologist pay?
30 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,300 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.