How much does a psychologist make in Minneapolis?
$122,500a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $58.91 an hour or $10,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.91
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,250Median: $122,500Highest 10%: $145,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,250 | $27.52 | |
| 25th | $70,950 | $34.11 | |
| Median | $122,500 | $58.91 | |
| 75th | $134,400 | $64.62 | |
| 90th | $145,200 | $69.83 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| La Crosse, WI | $87,520 |
| Rochester, MN | $79,920 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $101,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $58.91 ($122,500 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $122,500 against $110,800 nationally, 11% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $115,700, so Minneapolis pays 6% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for psychologist pay?
47 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,200 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.