Psychologists, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for psychologists, all other is $75.74 an hour ($157,540 a year). About 1,600 people work in this job there.
That is 42% higher than the U.S. median ($110,840). California ranks 1st of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for psychologists, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.71 | $45,150 |
| 25% of workers | $45.75 | $95,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $75.74 | $157,540 |
| 75% of workers | $85.22 | $177,260 |
| 90% of workers | $95.65 | $198,950 |
Psychologists, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $175,160 | 110 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $168,040 | 300 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $166,480 | 170 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $153,630 | 470 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $148,820 | 250 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $148,530 | 120 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for psychologists, all other
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,500 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $116,000 |
| School Psychologists | $127,780 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $109,610 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $97,900 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $72,240 |
| Survey Researchers | $83,520 |
| Economists | $119,410 |
| Sociologists | $125,770 |
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