How much does a psychologist make in New Jersey?
$132,200a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in New Jersey. That is $63.57 an hour or $11,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.57
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,700Median: $132,200Highest 10%: $153,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,700 | $46.49 | |
| 25th | $99,160 | $47.67 | |
| Median | $132,200 | $63.57 | |
| 75th | $132,200 | $63.57 | |
| 90th | $153,200 | $73.63 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $132,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $120,000 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychologists.
| 12. Utah | $135,200 |
| 13. Missouri | $134,900 |
| 14. Florida | $134,700 |
| 15. New Jersey | $132,200 |
| 16. South Dakota | $132,200 |
| 17. Ohio | $132,100 |
| 18. Nebraska | $131,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $63.57 ($132,200 a year).
Do psychologists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $132,200 against $110,800 nationally, 19% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for psychologist pay?
New Jersey ranks 15 of 42 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays psychologists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $132,200 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.