How much does a psychologist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $62.37 an hour or $10,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.37
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,490 | $31.00 | |
| 25th | $86,970 | $41.81 | |
| Median | $129,700 | $62.37 | |
| 75th | $159,000 | $76.44 | |
| 90th | $194,400 | $93.48 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Materials Scientist | $127,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $62.37 ($129,700 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $129,700 against $110,800 nationally, 17% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $125,100, so Washington pays 4% more.
Where does Washington rank for psychologist pay?
39 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $194,400 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.