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Psychologist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$85,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.16/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
3,040
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$82,784 #45 of 48

Psychologist pay in Florida, explained

Psychologists in Florida earn a median of $85,610 per year ($41.16 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $55,480, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $259,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $85,610 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $85,610 is worth about $82,784 in national buying power — ranking Florida #45 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$55,480
$26.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$85,610
$41.16/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$259,990
$125.00/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $85,610 $82,784
Georgia $96,060 $99,758 −$10,450
Alabama $90,800 $102,226 −$5,190

Psychologist in Florida: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Florida?

Psychologists in Florida earn a median of $85,610 per year ($41.16 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Florida pay psychologists well?

At $85,610, Florida pays 15% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 3,040 work in the state.

Psychologist salary in other states

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