Psychologists Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Psychologists in the United States is around $96190 per year.

How much do Psychologists make in the United States?

In the United States, Psychologists earn an average hourly wage of $46.25 and a mean annual wage of $96190.

Mean Hourly Wage

$46.25

Mean Annual Wage

$96190

Psychologists earnings by experience

For Psychologists positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $23.08 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $30.87 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $41.02, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $55.95. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $68.23 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Psychologists roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $48010 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $64220 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $85330. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $116370, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $141910 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Psychologists

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$23.08

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$48010

Earnings for Junior-level Psychologists

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$30.87

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$64220

Earnings for Mid-level Psychologists

Median Hourly Wage

$41.02

Median Annual Wage

$85330

Earnings for Senior-level Psychologists

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$55.95

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$116370

Earnings for Top-level Psychologists

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$68.23

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$141910

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)