Psychologists, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $169,330 +44% vs national
Median hourly $81.41
10th percentile $41,100
90th percentile $221,890
Employed locally 110
National median $117,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,100
    25th
    $63,880
    50th (median)
    $169,330
    75th
    $195,620
    90th
    $221,890

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychologists, All Other salary vs area income 108% Median Psychologists, All Other salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychologists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Asheville, NC $149,990

    Nearby metros — Psychologists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $147,650

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,630
    Biological Technicians $71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $75,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Psychologists, All Other in San Jose, CA is $81.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Psychologists, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 44% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Psychologists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $41,100 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,880.