Psychologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Psychologist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Psychologist in the United States is $105,030 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Psychologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,128
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,312 to $120,261
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,823
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Psychologist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $120,261 $10,022 $2,313 $58
Average $105,030 $8,753 $2,020 $50
25th Percentile $91,312 $7,609 $1,756 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Psychologist Salaries

A Psychologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Psychologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $132,474
  • San Francisco: $131,024
  • Oakland: $128,263

What Skills Can Increase a Psychologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 7.69% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 3.73% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
  • Social Work (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 7.69%
Patient Care 3.73%
Social Work 1.71%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Psychologist's salary.
  • Healthcare Services: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Clinical Supervision: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Healthcare Services
$112,382
7%
Patient Care
$110,282
5%
Clinical Supervision
$109,231
4%
Integrity
$108,181
3%
Teamwork
$108,181
3%
Pediatric
$108,181
3%
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Psychologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Psychologist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Psychologist positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Psychologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Psychologist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$157,545$76.050%
Biotechnology$126,036$61.020%

How Education impacts a Psychologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Psychologists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Psychologist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $93,629 and $101,536).

Psychologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Psychologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 0.8%
Associates 1.4%
Bachelors 12.2%
Masters 24.3%
Doctorate 61.0%
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Psychologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Psychologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Psychologist

Salaries for a Psychologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,758 in 2023 to around $88,613 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Psychologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Psychologist Over Time

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$89,758
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$88,910
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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Psychologist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Psychologist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Psychologist roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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