The average salary for a psychologist in California is around $46,840 per year.
Avg Salary
Psychologists earn an average yearly salary of $46,840.
Wages typically start from $26,700 and go up to $116,960.
16% below national average Updated in 2017
Psychologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level psychologist earnings begin at:
$56.23 per hour
$116,960 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level psychologist earnings begin at:
$39.42 per hour
$82,000 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level psychologist earnings begin at:
$22.52 per hour
$46,840 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level psychologist earnings begin at:
$13.00 per hour
$27,040 per year
10th percentile
Starting level psychologist earnings begin at:
$12.84 per hour
$26,700 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 about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than career counselors but more than insurance sales agents.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Career counselor salary | $63K |
| Life coach salary | $53K |
| Massage therapist salary | $48K |
| Physical therapist salary | $73K |
| Psychologist salary | $47K |
| Clergy member salary | $44K |
| Drug and alcohol counselor salary | $39K |
| Personal trainer salary | $38K |
| Insurance sales agent salary | $37K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)