How much does a psychologist make in Washington?
$128,200a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in Washington. That is $61.65 an hour or $10,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.65
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,590Median: $128,200Highest 10%: $154,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,590 | $33.46 | |
| 25th | $108,100 | $51.95 | |
| Median | $128,200 | $61.65 | |
| 75th | $146,100 | $70.23 | |
| 90th | $154,000 | $74.02 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $124,100 |
| Spokane, WA | $113,000 |
| Portland, OR | $86,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychologists.
| 19. Rhode Island | $131,000 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $129,400 |
| 21. New York | $128,300 |
| 22. Washington | $128,200 |
| 23. Montana | $127,000 |
| 24. North Carolina | $126,400 |
| 25. District of Columbia | $125,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $61.65 ($128,200 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $128,200 against $110,800 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Washington rank for psychologist pay?
Washington ranks 22 of 42 states.
Which city in Washington pays psychologists the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $124,100 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.