How much does a psychologist make in Louisiana?
$104,500a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in Louisiana. That is $50.22 an hour or $8,705 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.22
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,090Median: $104,500Highest 10%: $157,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,090 | $26.97 | |
| 25th | $66,780 | $32.11 | |
| Median | $104,500 | $50.22 | |
| 75th | $132,700 | $63.77 | |
| 90th | $157,400 | $75.65 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $112,800 |
| New Orleans, LA | $67,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychologists.
| 31. Minnesota | $115,700 |
| 32. Arkansas | $114,300 |
| 33. Maryland | $110,000 |
| 34. Louisiana | $104,500 |
| 35. Mississippi | $103,400 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $95,650 |
| 37. Michigan | $88,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $50.22 ($104,500 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $104,500 against $110,800 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for psychologist pay?
Louisiana ranks 34 of 42 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays psychologists the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $112,800 a year.
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.