Psychologists, All Other Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $166,480 +41.6% vs national
Median hourly $80.04
10th percentile $106,980
90th percentile $212,200
Employed locally 170
National median $117,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,980
    25th
    $155,170
    50th (median)
    $166,480
    75th
    $200,720
    90th
    $212,200

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychologists, All Other salary vs area income 177% Median Psychologists, All Other salary is 77% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychologists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $169,330
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $160,640
    Fresno, CA $157,240
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $153,050
    Reno, NV $151,900
    Asheville, NC $149,990

    Nearby metros — Psychologists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $169,330
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $160,640
    Fresno, CA $157,240
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $153,050
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $147,830
    California $147,650

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101,060
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    Biological Scientists, All Other$96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychologists, All Other make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Psychologists, All Other in Sacramento, CA is $80.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.02 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Psychologists, All Other salaries?

    The median Psychologists, All Other salary in Sacramento, CA is 41.6% above the national median of $117,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychologists, All Other in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Psychologists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $106,980 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $155,170.