The median Psychologist salary is $65.00 per hour, or $135,200 per year, based on 1,259 job postings across 85 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$65.00
Median hourly
$135,200
Annual salary
$50-$143
Pay range
85
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Psychologist earns $65.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $55.00 and $85.73/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +6.3% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Baltimore, MARYLAND is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Phoenix, ARIZONA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+6.3%
Current median: $67.00/hr
Prior period: $63.00/hr
Job openings
-14.5%
241 recent postings
Previous period: 282 postings
Daily pay signal
$75.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Psychologist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $67.00/hr, up from $63.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$49.50
$102,960/yr
Median
$65.00
$135,200/yr
Top earners
$143.00
$297,440/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $67.00/hr | 225 |
Mar 2026 | $62.50/hr | 298 |
Feb 2026 | $64.75/hr | 98 |
Jan 2026 | $69.00/hr | 199 |
Dec 2025 | $66.00/hr | 282 |
Nov 2025 | $60.00/hr | 157 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$60.54
—
Estimated from national data
~$72.64
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41 postings · 14 companies
$62.50
$54-$67
8 postings · 5 companies
$61.25
$60-$71
178 postings · 75 companies
$71.75
$64-$104
35 postings · 17 companies
$64.00
$60-$67
7 postings · 4 companies
$137.50
$102-$138
8 postings · 5 companies
$70.03
$57-$73
Estimated from national data
~$65.61
—
95 postings · 26 companies
$77.50
$64-$100
17 postings · 10 companies
$80.00
$53-$90
Estimated from national data
~$73.24
—
Estimated from national data
~$58.55
—
56 postings · 22 companies
$66.00
$57-$70
9 postings · 9 companies
$75.00
$55-$95
Estimated from national data
~$66.90
—
10 postings · 4 companies
$46.00
$46-$50
Estimated from national data
~$56.48
—
5 postings · 4 companies
$49.50
$23-$75
Estimated from national data
~$67.10
—
36 postings · 18 companies
$67.50
$65-$85
9 postings · 7 companies
$80.00
$65-$83
24 postings · 14 companies
$59.25
$49-$65
18 postings · 11 companies
$62.75
$51-$63
Estimated from national data
~$73.85
—
9 postings · 4 companies
$53.50
$50-$54
6 postings · 5 companies
$80.00
$73-$103
Estimated from national data
~$63.95
—
Estimated from national data
~$65.52
—
Estimated from national data
~$71.19
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26 postings · 18 companies
$60.25
$55-$81
12 postings · 5 companies
$58.75
$58-$66
97 postings · 35 companies
$115.00
$65-$232
59 postings · 21 companies
$56.50
$54-$74
5 postings · 2 companies
$63.00
$63-$64
30 postings · 10 companies
$50.50
$51-$57
10 postings · 5 companies
$48.50
$49-$49
20 postings · 9 companies
$62.50
$61-$66
36 postings · 23 companies
$65.00
$57-$81
Estimated from national data
~$62.87
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41 postings · 10 companies
$59.00
$54-$60
10 postings · 2 companies
$51.50
$52-$52
12 postings · 8 companies
$70.50
$60-$118
39 postings · 16 companies
$56.00
$55-$75
15 postings · 6 companies
$65.00
$54-$65
Estimated from national data
~$68.55
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40 postings · 14 companies
$55.00
$55-$78
21 postings · 10 companies
$65.00
$58-$73
Estimated from national data
~$69.19
—
9 postings · 5 companies
$52.00
$52-$58
Estimated from national data
~$60.09
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Psychologist salaries.
Baltimore
Maryland · 10 postings
$88.50/hr
San Francisco
California · 10 postings
$75.13/hr
New York
New York · 16 postings
$71.25/hr
Los Angeles
California · 21 postings
$67.50/hr
San Diego
California · 15 postings
$67.50/hr
Phoenix
Arizona · 12 postings
$53.50/hr
San Antonio
Texas · 10 postings
$54.50/hr
Los Angeles
California · 21 postings
$67.50/hr
San Diego
California · 15 postings
$67.50/hr
New York
New York · 16 postings
$71.25/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Psychologist positions.
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy And Autism Services
50 postings
$232.00/hr
Empower Psychological Services, Pllc
13 postings
$172.50/hr
Megalithic Psychology, Inc.
15 postings
$162.50/hr
Evolving Pathways Psychology Corporation
6 postings
$135.00/hr
Ab Staffing Solutions
7 postings
$115.00/hr
Vitalcore Health Strategies
5 postings
$40.00/hr
Total Education Solutions
6 postings
$43.75/hr
Expatiate Communications
5 postings
$46.00/hr
Bond Health
11 postings
$48.00/hr
Presence
47 postings
$49.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| School Psychologist | 214 | $60.00/hr |
| Psychologist | 103 | $67.00/hr |
| Education/school Psychologist | 64 | $53.50/hr |
| Clinical Psychologist | 51 | $165.00/hr |
| Licensed Psychologist | 45 | $55.00/hr |
| Psychologist - Evaluator (part-time / As Needed) | 33 | $67.50/hr |
| Licensed Clinical Psychologist | 30 | $100.00/hr |
| Licensed Therapist Or Psychologist (lpc, Lcsw, Or Lmft) | 12 | $80.00/hr |
| Clinical Psychologist, Ph.d | 11 | $112.50/hr |
| Clinical Psychologists | 10 | $240.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Psychologist salaries.
FAQ
The median Psychologist salary is $65.00 per hour, or $135,200 annually. Pay ranges from $49.50/hr (10th percentile) to $143.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,259 job postings, the highest paying states for Psychologists include Connecticut, New York, Georgia. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,259 Psychologist job postings across 85 states, from 368 different healthcare employers.
Psychologist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Psychologist pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 6.3%.
Psychologist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $20.73 to $78.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Baltimore offer $88.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $53.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Psychologists typically earn around $49.50 to $55.00 per hour ($102,960 to $114,400 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $65.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,259 active postings with listed compensation for Psychologist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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