Psychological Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Psychological Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Psychological Associate in the United States is $98,404 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,389
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,250 to $105,724
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,005
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Psychological Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $105,724 $8,810 $2,033 $51
Average $98,404 $8,200 $1,892 $47
25th Percentile $88,250 $7,354 $1,697 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Psychological Associate Salaries

A Psychological Associate'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.

How Experience Level Affects Psychological Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Psychological Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $93,609
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,397
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,186
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,289
  • Expert (over 8 years): $98,404
Levels Salary
Entry Level Psychological Associate$93,609
Intermediate Level Psychological Associate$94,397
Senior Level Psychological Associate$95,186
Specialist Level Psychological Associate$96,289
Expert Level Psychological Associate$98,404
$93,609 0 yr
$94,397 < 2 yrs
$95,186 2-4 yrs
$96,289 5-8 yrs
$98,404 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Psychological Associates

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: $124,117
  • San Francisco: $122,896
  • Oakland: $120,171

What Skills Can Increase a Psychological Associate'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 Psychological Associate'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
$105,292
7%
Patient Care
$103,324
5%
Clinical Supervision
$102,340
4%
Integrity
$101,356
3%
Teamwork
$101,356
3%
Pediatric
$101,356
3%
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How Education impacts a Psychological Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Psychological Associates 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 Psychological Associate with a Bachelor's Degree is between $93,629 and $101,536).

Psychological Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Psychological Associate
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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Psychological Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Psychological Associate'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Psychological Associate

Salaries for a Psychological Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $90,286 in 2023 to around $89,134 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Psychological Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Psychological Associate Over Time

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$89,433
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