As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Psychologist - M.A. in the United States is $95,155. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,517 to $106,568, with most professionals earning between $76,742 and $116,959.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $106,568 | $8,881 | $2,049 | $51 |
| Average | $95,155 | $7,930 | $1,830 | $46 |
| 25th Percentile | $85,517 | $7,126 | $1,645 | $41 |
An entry-level Psychologist - M.A. with less than 1 year of experience earns about $91,271. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $91,990. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $92,710. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $93,716, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $96,007.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Psychologist - M.A. | $91,271 |
| Intermediate Level Psychologist - M.A. | $91,990 |
| Senior Level Psychologist - M.A. | $92,710 |
| Specialist Level Psychologist - M.A. | $93,716 |
| Expert Level Psychologist - M.A. | $96,007 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 1% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Psychologist - M.A. compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $87,895 in 2023 to approximately $87,064 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Psychologist - M.A. salary trends, click here.)
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $95,155 | 71.4% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,279 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,806 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,903 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 4.8% | ||
| Pension | $5,234 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $13,541 | 10.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $133,292 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.2% |
| High School | 0.8% |
| Associates | 1.4% |
| Bachelors | 12.2% |
| Masters | 24.3% |
| Doctorate | 61.0% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Psychologist - M.A. is $95,155. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Psychologist - M.A. is $46; the average weekly pay of Psychologist - M.A. is $1,830; the average monthly pay of Psychologist - M.A. is $7,930.
A Psychologist - M.A.'s earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Psychologist - M.A. earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Psychologist - M.A. is $120,019.
The highest pay for Psychologist - M.A. is $116,959.
The lowest pay for Psychologist - M.A. is $76,742.
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