How much does a psychologist make in Los Angeles?
$153,600a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $73.86 an hour or $12,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.86
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,960Median: $153,600Highest 10%: $182,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,960 | $29.31 | |
| 25th | $88,700 | $42.64 | |
| Median | $153,600 | $73.86 | |
| 75th | $169,600 | $81.53 | |
| 90th | $182,400 | $87.71 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| San Jose, CA | $175,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $168,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $166,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $148,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $148,500 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $160,300 |
| Economist | $151,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,000 |
| Physical Scientist | $136,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $134,900 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,700 |
| Sociologist | $124,500 |
| Hydrologist | $123,400 |
| School Psychologist | $122,400 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $111,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $73.86 ($153,600 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $153,600 against $110,800 nationally, 39% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $157,500, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for psychologist pay?
5 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $182,400 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.