Psychologists, All Other Salary
Psychologists, All Other earn a median $110,840 a year nationally. Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
U.S. median
$110,840
$53.29 per hour
Range
$54,990 – $168,520
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
18,820
across the U.S.
Psychologists, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$86,806
per year · effective tax rate 21.7%
$7,234Monthly
$3,617Twice a month
$3,339Every 2 weeks
$41.73Hourly
- Federal income tax$15,555
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,872
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,607
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$86,806
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,990 | $26.44 | $46,364 |
| 25th percentile | $68,850 | $33.10 | $57,266 |
| Median (50th) | $110,840 | $53.29 | $86,806 |
| 75th percentile | $147,240 | $70.79 | $111,905 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $168,520 | $81.02 | $126,449 |
Best cities for psychologists, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $153,630 | $104,217 | $91,768 | 470 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $129,730 | $91,878 | $84,381 | 770 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $132,220 | $94,878 | $84,288 | 790 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $112,900 | $82,830 | $76,506 | 440 |
| 5 | Milwaukee, WI | $80,200 | $62,381 | $64,352 | 450 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $80,660 | $65,574 | $63,609 | 440 |
| 7 | Portland, OR | $86,680 | $63,055 | $59,812 | 690 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $69,820 | $54,637 | $52,741 | 920 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $153,630
- New York, NY — $132,220
- Washington, DC — $129,730
- Boston, MA — $112,900
- Portland, OR — $86,680
- Dallas, TX — $80,660
- Milwaukee, WI — $80,200
- Chicago, IL — $69,820
Psychologists, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $157,540 | $106,475 | $45,150 – $198,950 | 1,600 |
| Kentucky | $149,990 | $108,652 | $88,610 – $185,390 | 300 |
| Nevada | $146,850 | $111,638 | $46,990 – $167,360 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $141,290 | $102,025 | $64,790 – $173,200 | 90 |
| Virginia | $140,640 | $100,121 | $75,070 – $185,220 | 510 |
| Iowa | $138,420 | $101,268 | $46,760 – $159,410 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $138,070 | $105,637 | $78,920 – $163,180 | 200 |
| Arizona | $137,510 | $102,025 | $56,320 – $171,850 | 240 |
| South Carolina | $136,990 | $97,836 | $94,600 – $164,200 | 140 |
| Alabama | $136,070 | $97,731 | $64,230 – $160,800 | 110 |
| Hawaii | $135,680 | $95,206 | $85,930 – $192,190 | 160 |
| Utah | $135,200 | $98,557 | $38,060 – $156,790 | 110 |
| Missouri | $134,890 | $98,061 | $49,230 – $161,490 | 250 |
| Florida | $134,690 | $103,327 | $73,920 – $166,260 | 910 |
| New Jersey | $132,220 | $95,406 | $96,700 – $153,150 | 370 |
| South Dakota | $132,170 | $101,604 | $33,880 – $168,080 | 30 |
| Ohio | $132,060 | $98,680 | $54,850 – $160,260 | 410 |
| Nebraska | $131,640 | $96,132 | $34,170 – $169,980 | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $130,960 | $96,158 | $32,250 – $170,250 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $129,410 | $93,467 | $59,240 – $168,900 | 500 |
| New York | $128,320 | $92,442 | $50,210 – $164,580 | 680 |
| Washington | $128,230 | $98,911 | $69,590 – $153,960 | 370 |
| Montana | $126,960 | $92,231 | $33,880 – $159,740 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $126,440 | $93,152 | $53,620 – $166,050 | 570 |
| District of Columbia | $125,110 | $89,113 | $59,880 – $169,170 | 230 |
| Connecticut | $125,020 | $91,366 | $60,880 – $157,290 | 210 |
| Indiana | $123,640 | $92,156 | $64,570 – $163,330 | 200 |
| Idaho | $121,140 | $88,740 | $42,800 – $166,850 | 70 |
| New Hampshire | $120,790 | $93,806 | $66,860 – $146,240 | — |
| Colorado | $120,660 | $89,114 | $50,220 – $156,870 | 380 |
| Minnesota | $115,650 | $83,849 | $57,250 – $145,520 | 330 |
| Arkansas | $114,340 | $85,022 | $47,180 – $156,810 | 120 |
| Maryland | $109,970 | $81,325 | $63,080 – $186,120 | 840 |
| Louisiana | $104,460 | $79,570 | $56,090 – $157,350 | 170 |
| Mississippi | $103,380 | $78,155 | $24,750 – $158,620 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,650 | $73,183 | $60,170 – $154,520 | 780 |
| Michigan | $88,510 | $67,586 | $40,250 – $149,010 | 410 |
| Oregon | $86,680 | $63,055 | $81,800 – $146,240 | 840 |
| Wisconsin | $81,860 | $63,460 | $55,160 – $154,260 | 1,080 |
| Vermont | $81,080 | $62,979 | $62,980 – $142,600 | 80 |
| Illinois | $69,810 | $54,631 | $48,270 – $162,070 | 1,120 |
| West Virginia | $46,350 | $38,064 | $34,240 – $142,270 | 230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologists, all other make?
The national median salary for psychologists, all other is $110,840 a year ($53.29 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,990 and the top 10% earn over $168,520. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays psychologists, all other the most?
California has the highest median pay at $157,540. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many psychologists, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 18,820 people work as psychologists, all other nationwide.