How much does a psychologist make in Pennsylvania?
$95,650a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in Pennsylvania. That is $45.99 an hour or $7,971 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.99
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,170Median: $95,650Highest 10%: $154,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,170 | $28.93 | |
| 25th | $75,880 | $36.48 | |
| Median | $95,650 | $45.99 | |
| 75th | $138,300 | $66.47 | |
| 90th | $154,500 | $74.29 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $120,000 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $84,740 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychologists.
| 33. Maryland | $110,000 |
| 34. Louisiana | $104,500 |
| 35. Mississippi | $103,400 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $95,650 |
| 37. Michigan | $88,510 |
| 38. Oregon | $86,680 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $81,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $45.99 ($95,650 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $95,650 against $110,800 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for psychologist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 36 of 42 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays psychologists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $120,000 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.