SOC 19-3039 · May 2025 · United States
Psychologists, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Psychologists, All Other across the United States is $110,840 per year, measured over 18,820 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $157,540.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Psychologists, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 239.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $157,540 and West Virginia pays $46,350.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $157,540 | 1,600 | |
| 2 | Kentucky | $149,990 | 300 | |
| 3 | Nevada | $146,850 | 100 | |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $141,290 | 90 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $140,640 | 510 | |
| 6 | Iowa | $138,420 | 60 | |
| 7 | Tennessee | $138,070 | 200 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $137,510 | 240 | |
| 9 | South Carolina | $136,990 | 140 | |
| 10 | Alabama | $136,070 | 110 |
States with the most Psychologists, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,600 | $157,540 | |
| 2 | Illinois | 1,120 | $69,810 | |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 1,080 | $81,860 | |
| 4 | Florida | 910 | $134,690 | |
| 5 | Maryland | 840 | $109,970 | |
| 6 | Oregon | 840 | $86,680 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 780 | $95,650 | |
| 8 | New York | 680 | $128,320 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 570 | $126,440 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 510 | $140,640 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $185,390 | 210 |
| 2 | San Jose | $175,160 | 110 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $168,040 | 300 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $166,480 | 170 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $153,630 | 470 |
| 6 | Raleigh | $152,980 | 30 |
| 7 | Asheville | $152,550 | 60 |
| 8 | Richmond | $152,050 | 90 |
| 9 | Oklahoma City | $150,400 | 40 |
| 10 | San Diego | $148,820 | 250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.