Psychologists, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for psychologists, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $111,210 ≈ $53/hr
National median salary $110,840
Total employment 18,820 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +4.3%
Faster than average
Annual openings 3,900 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 55,300 → 57,700 (+2,400)
Typical entry education Master's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Kentucky$150,370
- California$139,610
- Virginia$137,140
- Hawaii$135,370
- South Carolina$130,730
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$68,690
- Illinois$90,800
- Vermont$91,600
- Michigan$93,230
- Mississippi$95,200
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $150,370 | $149,990 | $72 | +35.2% | 300 |
| 2 | California | $139,610 | $157,540 | $67 | +25.5% | 1,600 |
| 3 | Virginia | $137,140 | $140,640 | $66 | +23.3% | 510 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $135,370 | $135,680 | $65 | +21.7% | 160 |
| 5 | South Carolina | $130,730 | $136,990 | $63 | +17.6% | 140 |
| 6 | Tennessee | $130,530 | $138,070 | $63 | +17.4% | 200 |
| 7 | Nevada | $128,750 | $146,850 | $62 | +15.8% | 100 |
| 8 | Alabama | $127,540 | $136,070 | $61 | +14.7% | 110 |
| 9 | Florida | $126,600 | $134,690 | $61 | +13.8% | 910 |
| 10 | Iowa | $126,600 | $138,420 | $61 | +13.8% | 60 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $126,300 | $125,110 | $61 | +13.6% | 230 |
| 12 | Ohio | $122,720 | $132,060 | $59 | +10.3% | 410 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $121,430 | $141,290 | $58 | +9.2% | 90 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $121,370 | $132,220 | $58 | +9.1% | 370 |
| 15 | Washington | $121,300 | $128,230 | $58 | +9.1% | 370 |
| 16 | Arizona | $121,090 | $137,510 | $58 | +8.9% | 240 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $120,730 | $129,410 | $58 | +8.6% | 500 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $119,830 | $132,170 | $58 | +7.8% | 30 |
| 19 | Missouri | $118,600 | $134,890 | $57 | +6.6% | 250 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $118,190 | $131,640 | $57 | +6.3% | 50 |
| 21 | New York | $117,800 | $128,320 | $57 | +5.9% | 680 |
| 22 | Indiana | $117,770 | $123,640 | $57 | +5.9% | 200 |
| 23 | Maryland | $116,930 | $109,970 | $56 | +5.1% | 840 |
| 24 | Utah | $115,570 | $135,200 | $56 | +3.9% | 110 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $114,180 | $126,440 | $55 | +2.7% | 570 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $114,050 | $120,790 | $55 | +2.6% | — |
| 27 | Colorado | $111,870 | $120,660 | $54 | +0.6% | 380 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $111,450 | $125,020 | $54 | +0.2% | 210 |
| 29 | Montana | $110,110 | $126,960 | $53 | -1% | 40 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $107,810 | $114,340 | $52 | -3.1% | 120 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $105,650 | $130,960 | $51 | -5% | 90 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $105,280 | $115,650 | $51 | -5.3% | 330 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $104,630 | $95,650 | $50 | -5.9% | 780 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $103,070 | $104,460 | $50 | -7.3% | 170 |
| 35 | Idaho | $102,720 | $121,140 | $49 | -7.6% | 70 |
| 36 | Oregon | $100,600 | $86,680 | $48 | -9.5% | 840 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $100,480 | $81,860 | $48 | -9.6% | 1,080 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $95,200 | $103,380 | $46 | -14.4% | 70 |
| 39 | Michigan | $93,230 | $88,510 | $45 | -16.2% | 410 |
| 40 | Vermont | $91,600 | $81,080 | $44 | -17.6% | 80 |
| 41 | Illinois | $90,800 | $69,810 | $44 | -18.4% | 1,120 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $68,690 | $46,350 | $33 | -38.2% | 230 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 89 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $185,390 | $160,520 | 210 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $175,160 | $148,320 | 110 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $168,040 | $130,040 | 300 |
| 4 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $166,480 | $165,020 | 170 |
| 5 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $153,630 | $136,140 | 470 |
| 6 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $152,980 | $144,910 | 30 |
| 7 | Asheville, NC | $152,550 | $138,860 | 60 |
| 8 | Richmond, VA | $152,050 | $137,830 | 90 |
| 9 | Oklahoma City, OK | $150,400 | $131,500 | 40 |
| 10 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $148,820 | $131,880 | 250 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing psychologists, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $140,940 | $131,860 | 8,500 |
| 2 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $140,940 | $131,860 | 8,500 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $140,050 | $130,670 | 8,970 |
| 4 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $140,050 | $130,670 | 8,970 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $137,160 | $126,820 | 9,780 |
| 6 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $133,030 | $144,030 | 30 |
| 7 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $133,030 | $144,030 | 30 |
| 8 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $133,030 | $144,030 | 30 |
| 9 | Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $131,730 | $131,340 | 30 |
| 10 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $131,730 | $131,340 | 30 |
| 11 | Educational Support Services, Privately Owned | $130,660 | $138,080 | 90 |
| 12 | Educational Support Services | $130,650 | $135,240 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do psychologists, all other make in the U.S.?
The median psychologists, all other salary in the United States is $110,840 per year (mean $111,210), and about 80% earn between $54,990 and $168,520.
How much do psychologists, all other make per hour?
Roughly $53 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $111,210 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays psychologists, all other the most?
Kentucky has the highest average pay for psychologists, all other at $150,370 per year (median $149,990).
What is the job outlook for psychologists, all other?
Employment is projected to change +4.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 3,900 openings per year.
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