Psychologists, All Other pay range in San Jose
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $225,680 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in San Jose earn between $68,680 and $198,950.
- $42K10th
- $69K25th
- $175KMedian
- $199K75th
- $226K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $148,320 | $12,360 | $71.31 |
| Median | $175,160 | $14,597 | $84.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,680 | $5,723 | $33.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $198,950 | $16,579 | $95.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in San Jose vs. California and the U.S.
Other psychologists in San Jose earn 6% more than the California average ($139,610) and 33% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +58% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $148,320 | $175,160 | $41,930 | $225,680 | 110 |
| 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 San Jose
On the average salary of $148,320, a single filer in San Jose takes home about $102,941 a year, or $8,578 a month and $3,959 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% 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 San Jose a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Jose area are 10% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 110.4), so the average $148,320 buys what about $134,320 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in San Jose ($84,050). A typical home costs $1,610,466, or 10.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other California cities
San Jose ranks 2nd of 6 California metro areas for this job; Sacramento pays the most ($165,020).
- 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 San Jose: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in San Jose?
$71.31 an hour on average, and $84.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in San Jose?
About $102,941 a year ($8,578 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $148,320. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do other psychologists earn more in San Jose than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (41940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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