SOC 19-3039 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychologists, All Other — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Psychologists, All Other in Oklahoma is $141,290 per year, well 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 Oklahoma is $141,290 per year, well above the national median of $110,840. The gap of 27.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $64,790 at the tenth percentile to more than $173,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $77,960 to $159,540.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 42 states with published data for this occupation, Oklahoma ranks 4th by median wage. Oklahoma City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $150,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 22nd of 710 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,790 | −41.5% |
| 25th | $77,960 | −29.7% |
| Median (50th) | $141,290 | +27.5% |
| 75th | $159,540 | +43.9% |
| 90th | $173,200 | +56.3% |
| Mean | $121,430 | +9.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $150,400 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $141,290 goes as far as $160,923 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 45.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$141,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$160,923US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $141,290 a year, 27.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,790 to $173,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 42 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $150,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychologists, All Other in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $141,290, or $67.93 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 Oklahoma is 27.5% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $173,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,790 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 Oklahoma City, at $150,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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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