How much does a psychologist make in Mississippi?
$103,400a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in Mississippi. That is $49.70 an hour or $8,615 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.70
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,750Median: $103,400Highest 10%: $158,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,750 | $11.90 | |
| 25th | $33,880 | $16.29 | |
| Median | $103,400 | $49.70 | |
| 75th | $134,200 | $64.53 | |
| 90th | $158,600 | $76.26 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $138,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychologists.
| 32. Arkansas | $114,300 |
| 33. Maryland | $110,000 |
| 34. Louisiana | $104,500 |
| 35. Mississippi | $103,400 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $95,650 |
| 37. Michigan | $88,510 |
| 38. Oregon | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $49.70 ($103,400 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $103,400 against $110,800 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for psychologist pay?
Mississippi ranks 35 of 42 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays psychologists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $138,300 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.