As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Psychologist in Springfield, MO is $105,157, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,022 weekly, or $8,763 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Psychologist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Psychologist in Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $86,197 to $116,707. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,233) and 75th percentile ($111,203), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,707 per year. This $15,970 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or CPA, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Springfield Entry Level Psychologist often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 773 statewide for Entry Level Psychologist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Psychologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Psychologist Salary $86,197 Springfield, MO June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Psychologist Salary $95,233 Springfield, MO June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Psychologist Salary $105,157 Springfield, MO June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Psychologist Salary $111,203 Springfield, MO June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Psychologist Salary $116,707 Springfield, MO June 01, 2026
25% $95,233 10% $86,197 90% $116,707 75% $111,203 $105,157 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Entry Level Psychologist ?

A psychologist studies normal and abnormal mental states, cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how individuals relate to one another and to their environments. To become a psychologist, a person often completes a graduate university degree in psychology, but in most jurisdictions, members of other behavioral professions (such as counselors and psychiatrists) can also evaluate, diagnose, treat, and study mental processes....

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    Psychologist - M.A.

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Entry Level Psychologist

    10 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Psychological Services Director


    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Psychologist in Springfield, MO. The base salary for Entry Level Psychologist ranges from $95,233 to $111,203 with the average base salary of $105,157. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,484 to $114,649 with the average total cash compensation of $103,061.

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About Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

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