Self Employed Psychologist Salary in the United States

Self Employed Psychologist Salary

How much does a Self Employed Psychologist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Self Employed Psychologist in the United States is $141,279. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $125,936 to a high of $158,005, with most professionals earning between $133,248 and $150,034.

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Self Employed Psychologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Self Employed Psychologist Salary $125,936 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Self Employed Psychologist Salary $133,248 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Self Employed Psychologist Salary $141,279 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Self Employed Psychologist Salary $150,034 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Self Employed Psychologist Salary $158,005 US April 01, 2025
25% $133,248 10% $125,936 90% $158,005 75% $150,034 $141,279 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Self Employed 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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    Self Employed Psychologist

    10 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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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 Self Employed Psychologist in the United States. The base salary for Self Employed Psychologist ranges from $133,248 to $150,034 with the average base salary of $141,279. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,248 to $150,034 with the average total cash compensation of $141,279.

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