Master In Psychology

Master In Psychology Salary

$25.5K

$120K

$169.5K

$120,688

/year

$58.02

/hour

Master In Psychology Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$120,688

Columbus

Ohio

$116,572

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    How much does a Master In Psychology make?

    As of Aug 25, 2026, the average annual pay for a Master In Psychology in the United States is $120,688 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $58.02 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,320/week or $10,057/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $169,500 and as low as $25,500, the majority of Master In Psychology salaries currently range between $103,000 (25th percentile) to $137,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $158,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Master In Psychology varies greatly (by as much as 34500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Master In Psychology in your area makes on average $116,572 per year, or $4,116 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $120,688. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Master In Psychology salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Master In Psychology jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Master In Psychology Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Master In Psychology job is above the national average. Topping the list is Pescadero, CA, , with Two Rivers, WI, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $29,025 (24.0%), and Pescadero, CA, furthers that trend with another $42,773 (35.4%) above the $120,688 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Master In Psychology appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Pescadero, CA, and San Francisco, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Master In Psychology role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pescadero, CA

    $163,461

    $78.59

    Two Rivers, WI

    $162,850

    $78.29

    Nome, AK

    $149,713

    $71.98

    Cupertino, CA

    $148,898

    $71.59

    Sitka, AK

    $145,390

    $69.90

    South San Francisco, CA

    $145,028

    $69.72

    Wyoming, WY

    $143,935

    $69.20

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $143,846

    $69.16

    San Francisco Bay Area, CA

    $142,191

    $68.36

    San Francisco, CA

    $142,191

    $68.36

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    Infographic detailing Master In Psychology salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $120,688 per year or $58.02 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.