How much does a psychologist make in Detroit?
$129,400a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $62.22 an hour or $10,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.22
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,710Median: $129,400Highest 10%: $157,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,710 | $20.05 | |
| 25th | $55,220 | $26.55 | |
| Median | $129,400 | $62.22 | |
| 75th | $145,500 | $69.96 | |
| 90th | $157,600 | $75.79 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $117,200 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $88,510 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,200 |
| Materials Scientist | $107,700 |
| Economist | $106,400 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,300 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $104,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $91,610 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $88,080 |
| Chemist | $85,770 |
| School Psychologist | $85,050 |
| Medical Scientist | $84,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $62.22 ($129,400 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $129,400 against $110,800 nationally, 17% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $88,510, so Detroit pays 46% more.
Where does Detroit rank for psychologist pay?
40 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $157,600 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.