SOC 19-3039 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychologists, All Other — North Carolina
North Carolina · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Psychologists, All Other in North Carolina is $126,440 per year, 14.1% above the national median of $110,840.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Psychologists, All Other in North Carolina is $126,440 per year, 14.1% above the national median of $110,840. Pay ranges from under $53,620 at the tenth percentile to more than $166,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,650 to $152,980.
Employment stands at 570, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 42 states with published data for this occupation, North Carolina ranks 24th by median wage. Raleigh leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $152,980. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 55th of 745 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,620 | −51.6% |
| 25th | $64,650 | −41.7% |
| Median (50th) | $126,440 | +14.1% |
| 75th | $152,980 | +38.0% |
| 90th | $166,050 | +49.8% |
| Mean | $114,180 | +3.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh | $152,980 | 30 | |
| 2 | Asheville | $152,550 | 60 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $146,850 | 90 | |
| 4 | Fayetteville | $129,830 | 50 | |
| 5 | Durham | $64,650 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $126,440 goes as far as $134,083 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$126,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$134,083US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $126,440 a year, 14.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,620 to $166,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 570 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 42 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Raleigh, at $152,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychologists, All Other in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $126,440, or $60.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $110,840, so pay in North Carolina is 14.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Carolina earns more than $166,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,620 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Raleigh, at $152,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 570 jobs in this occupation in North Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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