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Psychology Associate salary
Average psychology associate salary
$73,152
How much does a psychology associate make?
The average psychology associate salary in the United States is $73,152. Psychology associate salaries typically range between $49,000 and $107,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for psychology associates is $35.17 per hour.
Psychology associate salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Psychology associates earn the highest average salary in California.
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Psychology Associate Salaries By Experience Level
Psychology Associate salary estimates from across the web
Average psychology associate salary by state
Highest paying states for psychology associates
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $103,687 | $49.85 |
| 2 | Oregon | $95,903 | $46.11 |
| 3 | Nevada | $103,002 | $49.52 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $88,005 | $42.31 |
| 5 | Washington | $93,227 | $44.82 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $86,772 | $41.72 |
| 7 | Colorado | $85,874 | $41.29 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $88,340 | $42.47 |
| 9 | Idaho | $99,930 | $48.04 |
| 10 | Delaware | $80,172 | $38.54 |
| 11 | New York | $83,074 | $39.94 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $82,905 | $39.86 |
| 13 | Maine | $85,324 | $41.02 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $85,666 | $41.19 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $81,427 | $39.15 |
| 16 | Utah | $85,080 | $40.90 |
| 17 | Maryland | $78,347 | $37.67 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $71,603 | $34.42 |
| 19 | Indiana | $74,548 | $35.84 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $84,138 | $40.45 |
| 21 | Montana | $70,913 | $34.09 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $71,710 | $34.48 |
| 23 | Iowa | $74,595 | $35.86 |
| 24 | Virginia | $75,134 | $36.12 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $71,377 | $34.32 |
| 26 | Alaska | $72,720 | $34.96 |
| 27 | Missouri | $73,405 | $35.29 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $72,833 | $35.02 |
| 29 | Michigan | $70,283 | $33.79 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $67,256 | $32.33 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $69,218 | $33.28 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $65,360 | $31.42 |
| 33 | Kansas | $71,927 | $34.58 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $70,101 | $33.70 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $67,682 | $32.54 |
| 36 | Ohio | $68,360 | $32.87 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $64,146 | $30.84 |
| 38 | Illinois | $65,488 | $31.48 |
| 39 | Arizona | $66,141 | $31.80 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $68,727 | $33.04 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $67,410 | $32.41 |
| 42 | Massachusetts | $69,071 | $33.21 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $65,134 | $31.31 |
| 44 | Texas | $63,794 | $30.67 |
| 45 | Georgia | $62,112 | $29.86 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $63,873 | $30.71 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $52,658 | $25.32 |
| 48 | Florida | $59,614 | $28.66 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $60,432 | $29.05 |
| 50 | Vermont | $61,784 | $29.70 |
| 51 | Alabama | $51,241 | $24.64 |
Highest paying cities for psychology associates
The highest-paying cities for psychology associates are Santa Rosa, CA, Olympia, WA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa, CA | $118,727 | $57.08 |
| 2 | Olympia, WA | $94,614 | $45.49 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $83,399 | $40.10 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $78,416 | $37.70 |
| 5 | Richmond, VA | $75,137 | $36.12 |
| 6 | Belmont, MA | $68,915 | $33.13 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $66,752 | $32.09 |
| 8 | Bossier City, LA | $66,042 | $31.75 |
| 9 | Charlotte, NC | $65,191 | $31.34 |
| 10 | Arlington, TX | $64,338 | $30.93 |
Psychology Associate salary details
A psychology associate's salary ranges from $49,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $107,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a psychology associate's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $107,000 | $8,917 | $51 |
| 75th Percentile | $89,000 | $7,417 | $43 |
| Average | $73,152 | $6,096 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| 10th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
Highest paying psychology associate jobs
The highest paying types of psychology associates are chief psychologist, senior staff psychologist, and licensed psychologist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Fellow | $69,060 | $5,755 | $33.20 | 59,094 |
| Psychotherapist | $69,921 | $5,827 | $33.62 | 20,520 |
| Clinical Psychologist-Licensed | $96,135 | $8,011 | $46.22 | 83,526 |
| Clinical Psychology Internship | $38,471 | $3,206 | $18.50 | 107,002 |
| Clinical Psychologist | $97,659 | $8,138 | $46.95 | 69,762 |
| Licensed Psychologist | $97,852 | $8,154 | $47.04 | 24,645 |
Top companies hiring psychology associates now:
Which companies pay psychology associates the most?
Psychology associate salaries at Commonwealth and Evergreen Life Product Srl are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average psychology associate salary at companies like Santa Rosa High School and NaphCare are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commonwealth | $84,998 | $40.86 |
| 2 | Evergreen Life Product Srl | $81,794 | $39.32 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa High School | $80,107 | $38.51 |
| 4 | NaphCare | $79,187 | $38.07 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $78,620 | $37.80 |
| 6 | Aurora | $77,236 | $37.13 |
| 7 | The City University of New York | $76,630 | $36.84 |
| 8 | Baylor College of Medicine | $74,800 | $35.96 |
| 9 | New York State Restaurant Association | $73,935 | $35.55 |
| 10 | Washington State University | $70,256 | $33.78 |
| 11 | The University of Texas at El Paso | $68,931 | $33.14 |
| 12 | Alternative Behavior Strategies | $68,090 | $32.74 |
| 13 | McLean Hospital | $67,587 | $32.49 |
| 14 | State of West Virginia | $42,220 | $20.30 |
| 15 | State of Arizona | $40,684 | $19.56 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Psychology Associate salary by industry
The average psychology associate salary varies across industries:
- The average psychology associate salary in the health care industry is $76,964, the highest of any industry.
- The average psychology associate salary in the finance industry is $72,548.
- Psychology associates in the government industry earn an average salary of $52,982, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for psychology associates
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $76,964 | $37.00 |
| 2 | Professional | $72,548 | $34.88 |
| 3 | Education | $66,743 | $32.09 |
| 4 | Government | $52,982 | $25.47 |
High Paying Psychology Associate Jobs
Psychology Associate salary trends
The average psychology associate salary has risen by $10,942 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average psychology associate earned $62,210 annually, but today, they earn $73,152 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for psychology associates over the last decade.
Compare psychology associate salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average psychology associate salary over time
Compare psychology associate salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Psychology Associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,200 | $35.17 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $71,700 | $34.46 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $70,600 | $33.92 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $68,800 | $33.09 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $67,100 | $32.28 | +3.7% |
Recently added psychology associate salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Illinois | Clinical Psychology Associate | Anna, IL | 12/18/2024 | $68,436 |
| State of Wisconsin | Psychological Associate-Wisconsin Resource Center | Oshkosh, WI | 12/17/2024 | $88,100 |
| Valottery | Psychology Associate LL | Marion, VA | 12/16/2024 | $99,734 |
| Washington County Public Schools | Psychology Associate/Psychometrist | Maryland | 12/13/2024 | $62,973 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. | Psychology Associate I-Center for Autism Services Science and Innovation and | Baltimore, MD | 12/11/2024 | $48,926 |
| State of Washington | Psychology Associate-Sccc | Aberdeen, WA | 12/11/2024 | $92,124 |
| Medenshealth | Postdoctoral Psychological Associate | Las Vegas, NV | 12/09/2024 | $114,785 |
| BK Healthcare Management | Start Your Psychology Journey Join The ABA Field! | New York, NY | 12/08/2024 | $41,740 |
| Comprehensive Behavior Supports | Start Your Psychology Journey With Purpose Join The ABA Field! | Englewood, NJ | 12/03/2024 | $41,740 |
| BK Healthcare Management | Start Your Psychology Journey With Purpose Join The ABA Field! | Englewood, NJ | 12/03/2024 | $41,740 |
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