Average Psychologist Salary

$75.42/hour

The average salary for a Psychologist is $75.42 per hour. This is 34% higher than the therapy US average of $49.68.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Psychologist compared to Therapist National Averages

$75.42/hour

34% higher than the therapy US average.

$49.68/hour

United States

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychologist jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreCivic$85$85

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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