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

Psychologist Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$84,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.86/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
1,850
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$91,065 #32 of 48

Psychologist pay in Indiana, explained

Psychologists in Indiana earn a median of $84,990 per year ($40.86 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $56,200, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $129,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $84,990 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $84,990 is worth about $91,065 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #32 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,200
$27.02/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,990
$40.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$129,110
$62.07/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $84,990 $91,065
Ohio $101,190 $109,072 −$16,200
Kentucky $99,140 $109,961 −$14,150
Michigan $84,730 $88,061 +$260
Illinois $83,750 $83,785 +$1,240

Psychologist in Indiana: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Indiana?

Psychologists in Indiana earn a median of $84,990 per year ($40.86 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Indiana pay psychologists well?

At $84,990, Indiana pays 16% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 1,850 work in the state.

Psychologist salary in other states

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