How much does a psychologist make in Philadelphia?
$120,000a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $57.68 an hour or $9,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.68
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,200Median: $120,000Highest 10%: $158,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,200 | $29.90 | |
| 25th | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| Median | $120,000 | $57.68 | |
| 75th | $146,300 | $70.33 | |
| 90th | $158,600 | $76.25 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $84,740 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,360 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $164,900 |
| Economist | $139,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,200 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $134,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $127,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $112,700 |
| Biological Scientist | $106,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,000 |
| Microbiologist | $102,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $97,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $57.68 ($120,000 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $120,000 against $110,800 nationally, 8% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $95,650, so Philadelphia pays 25% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for psychologist pay?
49 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,600 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.