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Psychologist Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$99,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.68/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,020
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,310 #25 of 48

Psychologist pay in Utah, explained

Psychologists in Utah earn a median of $99,170 per year ($47.68 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $48,070, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $156,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $99,170 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $99,170 is worth about $100,310 in national buying power — ranking Utah #25 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,070
$23.11/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,170
$47.68/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,000
$75.00/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $99,170 $100,310 —
New Mexico $124,800 $135,340 −$25,630
Arizona $119,010 $118,210 −$19,840
Colorado $113,290 $109,935 −$14,120
Nevada $102,650 $102,672 −$3,480
Idaho $97,790 $102,404 +$1,380
Wyoming $89,890 $96,978 +$9,280

Psychologist in Utah: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Utah?

Psychologists in Utah earn a median of $99,170 per year ($47.68 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Utah pay psychologists well?

At $99,170, Utah pays 1% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 1,020 work in the state.

Psychologist salary in other states

Oregon · $134,350 New Jersey · $127,090 New Mexico · $124,800 Alaska · $124,270 Arizona · $119,010 Hawaii · $117,860 North Dakota · $116,130 California · $116,000 Washington · $115,240 Massachusetts · $115,180 New York · $114,400 Wisconsin · $113,360

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