Psychologists, All Other pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $150,160 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Lexington earn between $122,490 and $146,200.
- $83K10th
- $122K25th
- $130KMedian
- $146K75th
- $150K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,950 | $10,246 | $59.11 |
| Median | $130,400 | $10,867 | $62.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $122,490 | $10,208 | $58.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $146,200 | $12,183 | $70.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Lexington earn 18% less than the Kentucky average ($150,370) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $122,950 | $130,400 | $83,160 | $150,160 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $150,370 | $149,990 | $88,610 | $185,390 | 300 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $122,950, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $87,736 a year, or $7,311 a month and $3,374 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $122,950 buys what about $132,362 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$160,520
- Huntington, WV$103,840
- Dayton, OH$135,110
- Bloomington, IN$117,860
- Indianapolis, IN$108,340
- Columbus, OH$118,220
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 Lexington: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Lexington?
$59.11 an hour on average, and $62.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $122,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Lexington?
About $87,736 a year ($7,311 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,950. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do other psychologists earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). 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 (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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