How much does a Child Psychologist make in Jersey City, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Psychologist in Jersey City, NJ is $140,839. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $127,859 to $156,437, with most professionals earning between $116,041 and $170,638.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Child Psychologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Psychologist in Jersey City, NJ. The base salary for Child Psychologist ranges from $127,859 to $156,437 with the average base salary of $140,839. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,842 to $157,185 with the average total cash compensation of $141,883.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $140,839 $127,859 - $156,437
Bonus $1,044 $984 - $748
Total Pay $141,883 $128,842 - $157,185
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,859 - $156,437 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,859 - $156,437 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Bayonne, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,935 - $152,860 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE New York, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,859 - $156,437 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,859 - $156,437 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,859 - $156,437 COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Clinical Child Psychologist LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $64,110 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,589
JOB TITLE Psychologist - M.A. LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $99,106 MAXIMUM SALARY $123,502
JOB TITLE Organizational Psychologist LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $130,654 MAXIMUM SALARY $158,996
JOB TITLE Psychologist - Ph.D. LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $141,671 MAXIMUM SALARY $159,518
JOB TITLE Child Psychiatrist LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $268,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $317,200
JOB TITLE Child Advocate LOCATION Jersey City, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $71,968 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,600
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About Jersey City, New Jersey    Jersey City is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark.[29] It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county'....More

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