The average salary for a psychologist in the United States is around $56,307 per year.
Avg Salary
Psychologists earn an average yearly salary of $56,307.
Wages typically start from $41,188 and go up to $132,226.
29% above national average Updated in 2018
Psychologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level psychologist earnings begin at:
$63.57 per hour
$132,226 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level psychologist earnings begin at:
$39.01 per hour
$81,139 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level psychologist earnings begin at:
$27.07 per hour
$56,307 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level psychologist earnings begin at:
$21.79 per hour
$45,322 per year
10th percentile
Starting level psychologist earnings begin at:
$19.80 per hour
$41,188 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Psychologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $46,840 |
| New York | $33,280 |
How do psychologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Psychologists earn 8% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than optometrists but more than chiropractors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Optometrist salary | $112K |
| Life coach salary | $47K |
| Operations research analyst salary | $83K |
| Physical therapist salary | $88K |
| Occupational therapist salary | $84K |
| Psychologist salary | $56K |
| School psychologist salary | $77K |
| Clinical psychologist salary | $77K |
| Counseling psychologist salary | $77K |
| Chiropractor salary | $71K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)