verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Psychologist Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$113,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$54.35/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
280
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$113,267 #8 of 48

Psychologist pay in Delaware, explained

Psychologists in Delaware earn a median of $113,050 per year ($54.35 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $66,150, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $147,930. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $113,050 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $113,050 is worth about $113,267 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #8 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,150
$31.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$113,050
$54.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$147,930
$71.12/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $113,050 $113,267
New Jersey $127,090 $116,805 −$14,040
Pennsylvania $91,870 $94,156 +$21,180

Psychologist in Delaware: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Delaware?

Psychologists in Delaware earn a median of $113,050 per year ($54.35 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Delaware pay psychologists well?

At $113,050, Delaware pays 12% above the national median for psychologists. An estimated 280 work in the state.

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