Psychologist Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Psychologists, All Other
The median psychologist salary in the United States is $110,840 per year ($53.29/hour). Salaries range from $54,990 at the entry level to $168,520+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 18,820 psychologist jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$110,840
per year
Hourly Rate
$53.29
per hour
Employment
18,820
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$54,990
25th percentile
$68,850
Median
$110,840
75th percentile
$147,240
90th percentile
$168,520
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
3,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Master's degree
Training Needed
Internship/residency
Psychologist Salary by State
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$46K$158K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$158K
+42%
Kentucky
$150K
+35%
Nevada
$147K
+32%
Oklahoma
$141K
+27%
Virginia
$141K
+27%
Iowa
$138K
+25%
Tennessee
$138K
+25%
Arizona
$138K
+24%
South Carolina
$137K
+24%
Alabama
$136K
+23%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $157,540 | +42.1% |
| Kentucky | $149,990 | +35.3% |
| Nevada | $146,850 | +32.5% |
| Oklahoma | $141,290 | +27.5% |
| Virginia | $140,640 | +26.9% |
| Iowa | $138,420 | +24.9% |
| Tennessee | $138,070 | +24.6% |
| Arizona | $137,510 | +24.1% |
| South Carolina | $136,990 | +23.6% |
| Alabama | $136,070 | +22.8% |
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Psychologist Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $185,390 | +67.3% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $175,160 | +58.0% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $168,040 | +51.6% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $166,480 | +50.2% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $153,630 | +38.6% |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $152,980 | +38.0% |
| Asheville, NC | $152,550 | +37.6% |
| Richmond, VA | $152,050 | +37.2% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $150,400 | +35.7% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $148,820 | +34.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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