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

Psychologist Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$114,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$55.00/hr
▲ 14% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
8,420
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$106,003 #17 of 48

Psychologist pay in New York, explained

Psychologists in New York earn a median of $114,400 per year ($55.00 per hour), which is 14% above the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $64,980, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $204,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $114,400 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $114,400 is worth about $106,003 in national buying power — ranking New York #17 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,980
$31.24/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$114,400
$55.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$204,540
$98.34/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $114,400 $106,003
New Jersey $127,090 $116,805 −$12,690
Massachusetts $115,180 $108,910 −$780
Pennsylvania $91,870 $94,156 +$22,530
Vermont $83,270 $85,006 +$31,130

Psychologist in New York: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in New York?

Psychologists in New York earn a median of $114,400 per year ($55.00 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does New York pay psychologists well?

At $114,400, New York pays 14% above the national median for psychologists. An estimated 8,420 work in the state.

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