Psychologists, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for psychologists, all other in the U.S. is $110,840 ($53.29 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $110,840
- Mean annual wage
- $111,210
- Median hourly wage
- $53.29
- Employment
- 18,820
18,820 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,990 | $26.44 |
| 25th percentile | $68,850 | $33.10 |
| Median (50th) | $110,840 | $53.29 |
| 75th percentile | $147,240 | $70.79 |
| 90th percentile | $168,520 | $81.02 |
Highest-paying states for psychologists, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $157,540 | 1,600 |
| Kentucky | $149,990 | 300 |
| Nevada | $146,850 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $141,290 | 90 |
| Virginia | $140,640 | 510 |
| Iowa | $138,420 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $138,070 | 200 |
| Arizona | $137,510 | 240 |
| South Carolina | $136,990 | 140 |
| Alabama | $136,070 | 110 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $46,350 median annual wage
- Illinois: $69,810 median annual wage
- Vermont: $81,080 median annual wage
- Wisconsin: $81,860 median annual wage
- Oregon: $86,680 median annual wage
About this occupation
All psychologists not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Master's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 9.7% |
| Master's degree | 38.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 52.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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