Developmental Psychologist Salary in the United States

Developmental Psychologist Salary

How much does a Developmental Psychologist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Developmental Psychologist in the United States is $103,756. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $91,832 to a high of $132,244, with most professionals earning between $97,514 and $118,668.

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Developmental Psychologist Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Developmental Psychologist Salary $91,832 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Developmental Psychologist Salary $97,514 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Developmental Psychologist Salary $103,756 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Developmental Psychologist Salary $118,668 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Developmental Psychologist Salary $132,244 US April 01, 2025
25% $97,514 10% $91,832 90% $132,244 75% $118,668 $103,756 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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