Psychologists
Occupation
$94,310
National Median Salary
$45.34
Median Hourly Wage
154,860
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+33.4%
10 Year Change
$70,700
2014 Median
$94,310
2024 Median
Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.
Top Paying Industries for Psychologists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing Industries | $174,990 | — |
| Software Publishers | $174,990 | — |
| Other Schools and Instruction | $153,900 | — |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $137,680 | 8,600 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $127,000 | 15,350 |
Detailed Psychologists Occupations
These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:
| Occupation | Annual Median |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $95,830 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | $109,840 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $117,580 |
| School Psychologists | $86,930 |
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Publishing Industries
Software Publishers
Other Schools and Instruction
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
Home Health Care Services
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Offices of Physicians
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Educational Support Services