How much does a psychologist make in Madison?
$85,100a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $40.91 an hour or $7,092 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.91
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,800Median: $85,100Highest 10%: $154,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,800 | $25.38 | |
| 25th | $65,320 | $31.40 | |
| Median | $85,100 | $40.91 | |
| 75th | $131,600 | $63.25 | |
| 90th | $154,300 | $74.16 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $122,500 |
| La Crosse, WI | $87,520 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $80,200 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $136,500 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $108,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $107,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $106,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $103,900 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,830 |
| Economist | $88,770 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $86,650 |
| Medical Scientist | $85,570 |
| Conservation Scientist | $85,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $40.91 ($85,100 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $85,100 against $110,800 nationally, 23% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $81,860, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for psychologist pay?
68 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,300 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.