Psychologists, all other salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,990 | $26.44 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $110,840 | $53.29 |
| Mean (average) | $111,210 | $53.47 |
| 90th percentile | $168,520 | $81.02 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Psychologists, all other pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 45 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $136,070 | $64,230 | $160,800 | 110 | 0.43 |
| Arizona | $137,510 | $56,320 | $171,850 | 240 | 0.61 |
| Arkansas | $114,340 | $47,180 | $156,810 | 120 | 0.74 |
| California | $157,540 | $45,150 | $198,950 | 1,600 | 0.73 |
| Colorado | $120,660 | $50,220 | $156,870 | 380 | 1.08 |
| Connecticut | $125,020 | $60,880 | $157,290 | 210 | 1.03 |
| District of Columbia | $125,110 | $59,880 | $169,170 | 230 | 2.68 |
| Florida | $134,690 | $73,920 | $166,260 | 910 | 0.76 |
| Georgia | Data unavailable | 1,040 | 1.75 | ||
| Hawaii | $135,680 | $85,930 | $192,190 | 160 | 2.09 |
| Idaho | $121,140 | $42,800 | $166,850 | 70 | 0.71 |
| Illinois | $69,810 | $48,270 | $162,070 | 1,120 | 1.51 |
| Indiana | $123,640 | $64,570 | $163,330 | 200 | 0.51 |
| Iowa | $138,420 | $46,760 | $159,410 | 60 | 0.32 |
| Kentucky | $149,990 | $88,610 | $185,390 | 300 | 1.23 |
| Louisiana | $104,460 | $56,090 | $157,350 | 170 | 0.72 |
| Maine | Data unavailable | 110 | 1.37 | ||
| Maryland | $109,970 | $63,080 | $186,120 | 840 | 2.52 |
| Massachusetts | $129,410 | $59,240 | $168,900 | 500 | 1.13 |
| Michigan | $88,510 | $40,250 | $149,010 | 410 | 0.78 |
| Minnesota | $115,650 | $57,250 | $145,520 | 330 | 0.94 |
| Mississippi | $103,380 | $24,750 | $158,620 | 70 | 0.46 |
| Missouri | $134,890 | $49,230 | $161,490 | 250 | 0.69 |
| Montana | $126,960 | $33,880 | $159,740 | 40 | 0.63 |
| Nebraska | $131,640 | $34,170 | $169,980 | 50 | 0.44 |
| Nevada | $146,850 | $46,990 | $167,360 | 100 | 0.55 |
| New Hampshire | $120,790 | $66,860 | $146,240 | ||
| New Jersey | $132,220 | $96,700 | $153,150 | 370 | 0.71 |
| New Mexico | Data unavailable | 110 | 1.07 | ||
| New York | $128,320 | $50,210 | $164,580 | 680 | 0.58 |
| North Carolina | $126,440 | $53,620 | $166,050 | 570 | 0.95 |
| Ohio | $132,060 | $54,850 | $160,260 | 410 | 0.6 |
| Oklahoma | $141,290 | $64,790 | $173,200 | 90 | 0.41 |
| Oregon | $86,680 | $81,800 | $146,240 | 840 | 3.52 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,650 | $60,170 | $154,520 | 780 | 1.07 |
| Rhode Island | $130,960 | $32,250 | $170,250 | 90 | 1.42 |
| South Carolina | $136,990 | $94,600 | $164,200 | 140 | 0.5 |
| South Dakota | $132,170 | $33,880 | $168,080 | 30 | 0.54 |
| Tennessee | $138,070 | $78,920 | $163,180 | 200 | 0.51 |
| Utah | $135,200 | $38,060 | $156,790 | 110 | 0.5 |
| Vermont | $81,080 | $62,980 | $142,600 | 80 | 2.06 |
| Virginia | $140,640 | $75,070 | $185,220 | 510 | 1.03 |
| Washington | $128,230 | $69,590 | $153,960 | 370 | 0.86 |
| West Virginia | $46,350 | $34,240 | $142,270 | 230 | 2.71 |
| Wisconsin | $81,860 | $55,160 | $154,260 | 1,080 | 3.02 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for psychologists, all other
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 3,500. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 67.2%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for psychologists, all other
- Typical entry education
- Master's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
Highest education of people working in this occupation
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Adult Development and Aging CIP 19.0702
- Child Development CIP 19.0706
- Early Childhood and Family Studies CIP 19.0711
- Behavioral Sciences CIP 30.1701
- Psychology, General CIP 42.0101
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics CIP 42.2701
- Comparative Psychology CIP 42.2702
- Experimental Psychology CIP 42.2704
- Personality Psychology CIP 42.2705
- Behavioral Neuroscience CIP 42.2706
- Social Psychology CIP 42.2707
- Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology CIP 42.2708
- Psychopharmacology CIP 42.2709
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other CIP 42.2799
- Community Psychology CIP 42.2802
- Educational Psychology CIP 42.2806
- Clinical Child Psychology CIP 42.2807
- Environmental Psychology CIP 42.2808
- Health/Medical Psychology CIP 42.2810
- Family Psychology CIP 42.2811
- Forensic Psychology CIP 42.2812
- Applied Psychology CIP 42.2813
- Applied Behavior Analysis CIP 42.2814
- Performance and Sport Psychology CIP 42.2815
- Somatic Psychology CIP 42.2816
- Transpersonal/Spiritual Psychology CIP 42.2817
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other CIP 42.2899
- Psychology, Other CIP 42.9999
- Criminology CIP 45.0401
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
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Frequently asked questions
How much do psychologists, all other make?
The national median annual wage for psychologists, all other was $110,840 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $54,990 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $168,520. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do psychologists, all other need?
BLS lists master's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and internship/residency on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is psychologists, all other a growing career?
BLS projects employment of psychologists, all other to change +2.3% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 3,500 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay psychologists, all other the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($157,540), Kentucky ($149,990), Nevada ($146,850). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.