Psychologists, All Other pay range in Sacramento
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $106,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $212,200 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Sacramento earn between $155,170 and $200,720.
- $107K10th
- $155K25th
- $166KMedian
- $201K75th
- $212K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $165,020 | $13,752 | $79.34 |
| Median | $166,480 | $13,873 | $80.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $155,170 | $12,931 | $74.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $200,720 | $16,727 | $96.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Sacramento vs. California and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Sacramento earn 18% more than the California average ($139,610) and 48% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +50% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $165,020 | $166,480 | $106,980 | $212,200 | 170 |
| California | $139,610 | $157,540 | $45,150 | $198,950 | 1,600 |
| United States | $111,210 | $110,840 | $54,990 | $168,520 | 18,820 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychologists, All Other salary after taxes in Sacramento
On the average salary of $165,020, a single filer in Sacramento takes home about $112,802 a year, or $9,400 a month and $4,339 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Sacramento a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sacramento area are 7% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 106.7), so the average $165,020 buys what about $154,701 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Sacramento ($59,750). A typical home costs $582,707, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other California cities
Sacramento ranks 1st of 6 California metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Sacramento$165,020
- San Jose$148,320
- Los Angeles$136,140
- San Diego$131,880
- Riverside$131,730
- San Francisco$130,040
Highest-paying cities for other psychologists
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,020).
- Sacramento, CA$165,020
- Cincinnati, OH$160,520
- San Jose, CA$148,320
- Memphis, TN$145,060
- Raleigh, NC$144,910
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Psychologists, All Other salary in Sacramento: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Sacramento?
$79.34 an hour on average, and $80.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $106,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $155,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Sacramento?
About $112,802 a year ($9,400 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $165,020. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do other psychologists earn more in Sacramento than elsewhere?
The average here is 48% more than the U.S. average for this job ($111,210).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3039; area Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA (40900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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