Psychologists, All Other Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $146,350 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $70.36
10th percentile $58,550
90th percentile $179,400
Employed locally 240
National median $117,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,550
    25th
    $101,660
    50th (median)
    $146,350
    75th
    $160,510
    90th
    $179,400

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychologists, All Other salary vs area income 143% Median Psychologists, All Other salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychologists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $169,330
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $166,480
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $160,640
    Fresno, CA $157,240
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $153,050
    Reno, NV $151,900

    Nearby metros — Psychologists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $169,330
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $166,480
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $160,640
    Fresno, CA $157,240
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $153,050
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $147,830

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,270
    Biological Scientists, All Other $105,160
    Biological Technicians $61,070
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $65,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Psychologists, All Other in San Diego, CA is $70.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Psychologists, All Other salary in San Diego, CA is 24.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Psychologists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $58,550 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,660.