Psychologist earnings by seniority

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
Counseling psychologist salary $77K
Clinical psychologist salary $77K
Chiropractor salary $71K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)