How much does a psychologist make in Sacramento?
$166,500a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $80.04 an hour or $13,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.04
- Vs. national median
- +50%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,000Median: $166,500Highest 10%: $212,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,000 | $51.43 | |
| 25th | $155,200 | $74.60 | |
| Median | $166,500 | $80.04 | |
| 75th | $200,700 | $96.50 | |
| 90th | $212,200 | $102.02 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| San Jose, CA | $175,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $168,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $153,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $148,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $148,500 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $153,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $137,600 |
| School Psychologist | $131,900 |
| Physicist | $120,500 |
| Geoscientist | $120,000 |
| Microbiologist | $112,500 |
| Epidemiologist | $112,000 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $108,400 |
| Forester | $107,800 |
| Hydrologist | $106,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $80.04 ($166,500 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $166,500 against $110,800 nationally, 50% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $157,500, so Sacramento pays 6% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for psychologist pay?
4 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,200 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.