How much does a psychologist make in Phoenix?
$137,700a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $66.18 an hour or $11,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.18
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,490Median: $137,700Highest 10%: $171,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| 25th | $65,520 | $31.50 | |
| Median | $137,700 | $66.18 | |
| 75th | $159,600 | $76.75 | |
| 90th | $171,900 | $82.62 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Tucson, AZ | $134,400 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
| Hydrologist | $90,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $66.18 ($137,700 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $137,700 against $110,800 nationally, 24% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $137,500, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for psychologist pay?
21 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,900 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.