Median Salary
$110,840
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$53.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$168,520
entry level starts ~$54,990
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 19,000 employed
How much does a Psychologist, All Other make?
Psychologists, All Other in the United States bring home a median salary of $110,840 a year, or around $53.29 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $54,990, while the top 10% earn $168,520.
That is $49,450 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Psychologist, All Other salary range by percentile
Half of all Psychologists, All Other earn between $68,850 and $147,240 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,990 | $26.44 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $68,850 | $33.10 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $110,840 | $53.29 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $147,240 | $70.79 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $168,520 | $81.02 |
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Highest-paying states for Psychologist, All Other
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. California leads the country for Psychologist, All Other pay at $157,540 a year, followed by Kentucky ($149,990) and Nevada ($146,850). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $46,350 — a gap of $111,190 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Psychologist, All Other salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 42 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
California $157,540Kentucky $149,990Nevada $146,850Oklahoma $141,290Virginia $140,640Iowa $138,420Tennessee $138,070Arizona $137,510South Carolina $136,990Alabama $136,070Hawaii $135,680Utah $135,200Missouri $134,890Florida $134,690New Jersey $132,220South Dakota $132,170Ohio $132,060Nebraska $131,640Rhode Island $130,960Massachusetts $129,410New York $128,320Washington $128,230Montana $126,960North Carolina $126,440District of Columbia $125,110Connecticut $125,020Indiana $123,640Idaho $121,140New Hampshire $120,790Colorado $120,660Minnesota $115,650Arkansas $114,340Maryland $109,970Louisiana $104,460Mississippi $103,380Pennsylvania $95,650Michigan $88,510Oregon $86,680Wisconsin $81,860Vermont $81,080Illinois $69,810West Virginia $46,350
Workforce and education
About 19,000 people work as Psychologists, All Other in the United States. On qualifications: a doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Psychologist, All Other make in the United States?
The median Psychologist, All Other salary in the United States is $110,840 per year, or about $53.29 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $54,990, while the top 10% of earners make $168,520 or more.
How does Psychologist, All Other pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Psychologist, All Other median of $110,840 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Psychologists, All Other the most?
California is the highest-paying state for Psychologists, All Other, with a median salary of $157,540 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Psychologist, All Other?
Becoming a Psychologist, All Other typically requires 8 or more years of higher education. A doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required.
How many Psychologists, All Other work in the United States?
About 19,000 people were employed as Psychologists, All Other in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.