How much does a psychologist make in New York?
$128,300a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in New York. That is $61.69 an hour or $10,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.69
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,210Median: $128,300Highest 10%: $164,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,210 | $24.14 | |
| 25th | $89,040 | $42.81 | |
| Median | $128,300 | $61.69 | |
| 75th | $144,900 | $69.65 | |
| 90th | $164,600 | $79.13 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $132,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychologists.
| 18. Nebraska | $131,600 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $131,000 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $129,400 |
| 21. New York | $128,300 |
| 22. Washington | $128,200 |
| 23. Montana | $127,000 |
| 24. North Carolina | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $61.69 ($128,300 a year).
Do psychologists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $128,300 against $110,800 nationally, 16% more.
Where does New York rank for psychologist pay?
New York ranks 21 of 42 states.
Which city in New York 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.