Psychologists, All Other Salary in Louisiana

Other psychologists in Louisiana earn the most in Baton Rouge (average $122,340 a year) and the least in New Orleans ($96,430), across the 2 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other psychologists average at $103,070 and the median at $104,460 for 170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $111,210.

Psychologists, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana

Baton Rouge$122,340
New Orleans$96,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baton Rouge	$122,340	$112,790	$66,780	$91,601	91
New Orleans	$96,430	$67,990	$67,990	$74,162	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychologists, All Other salary in other states

Psychologists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

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.
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.

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