How much does a psychologist make in Miami?
$145,900a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $70.14 an hour or $12,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.14
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,100Median: $145,900Highest 10%: $170,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,100 | $26.97 | |
| 25th | $108,500 | $52.18 | |
| Median | $145,900 | $70.14 | |
| 75th | $161,100 | $77.44 | |
| 90th | $170,300 | $81.87 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Jacksonville, FL | $135,000 |
| Tampa, FL | $134,600 |
| Orlando, FL | $131,500 |
| Pensacola, FL | $106,300 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $272,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $145,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $130,900 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $122,700 |
| Economist | $118,000 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $103,700 |
| Geoscientist | $101,800 |
| School Psychologist | $100,800 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,510 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $97,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $70.14 ($145,900 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Miami than the national average?
Yes: $145,900 against $110,800 nationally, 32% more.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $134,700, so Miami pays 8% more.
Where does Miami rank for psychologist pay?
13 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,300 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.