How much does a psychologist make in Indianapolis?
$106,400a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $51.14 an hour or $8,864 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.14
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,590Median: $106,400Highest 10%: $145,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,590 | $34.42 | |
| 25th | $93,790 | $45.09 | |
| Median | $106,400 | $51.14 | |
| 75th | $130,100 | $62.56 | |
| 90th | $145,000 | $69.71 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Cincinnati, OH | $185,400 |
| Chicago, IL | $69,820 |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $104,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $84,990 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $84,820 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $84,570 |
| Geoscientist | $81,330 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $80,030 |
| Medical Scientist | $79,310 |
| Chemist | $78,770 |
| Microbiologist | $77,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $51.14 ($106,400 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $106,400 against $110,800 nationally, 4% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $123,600, so Indianapolis pays 14% less.
Where does Indianapolis rank for psychologist pay?
60 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,000 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.