How much does a psychologist make in Seattle?
$124,100a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $59.64 an hour or $10,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.64
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,940Median: $124,100Highest 10%: $154,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,940 | $37.47 | |
| 25th | $108,100 | $51.95 | |
| Median | $124,100 | $59.64 | |
| 75th | $138,800 | $66.74 | |
| 90th | $154,000 | $74.02 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Portland, OR | $86,680 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $108,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $59.64 ($124,100 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $124,100 against $110,800 nationally, 12% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $128,200, so Seattle pays 3% less.
Where does Seattle rank for psychologist pay?
46 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,000 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.