Psychologist Salaries 2025


As a student studying psychology, it's exciting to think about what you might get paid in your future psychology career.

There are many variables that determine how much you might get paid such as location, qualifications, work experience and whether the job is in the private or public sector.

The data below represents median salaries across the entire USA. Salaries will differ for specific areas.

Child Psychologist Salary


Find out more about what a child psychologist does.

Work Experience Annual Salary (USD)
0 to 5 years $64,060
5 to 10 years $75,090
10 to 20 years $91,820
More than 20 years $135,780

Source: Psychology Jobs (Child)


Clinical Psychologist Salary


Find out more about what a clinical psychologist does.

Work Experience Annual Salary (USD)
Lower Range $62,000
Median $98,000
Upper Range $138,000

Source: Payscale (Clinical)


Forensic Psychologist Salary


Find out more about what a forensic psychologist does.

Work Experience Annual Salary (USD)
0 to 5 years $82,180
5 to 10 years $98,230
More than 10 years $100,850

Source: Psychology Jobs (Forensic)


Industrial and Organizational Psychologist Salary


Find out more about what a industiral and organizational psychologist does.

Work Experience Annual Salary (USD)
Overall Median $147,420

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Mental Health Therapist Salary


Find out more about qualifications needed for a mental health therapist.

Work Experience Annual Salary (USD)
Lower Range $44,000
Median $57,179
Upper Range $77,000

Source: Payscale (Mental Health Therapist)


Sports Psychologist Salary


Find out more about what a sports psychologist does.

Work Experience Annual Salary (USD)
Lower Range $66,000
Median $82,337
Upper Range $133,000

Source: Payscale (Sports Psychologist)