Psychologists, All Other pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,350 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Durham earn between $60,790 and $135,490.
- $51K10th
- $61K25th
- $65KMedian
- $135K75th
- $157K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,320 | $7,610 | $43.90 |
| Median | $64,650 | $5,388 | $31.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,790 | $5,066 | $29.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,490 | $11,291 | $65.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Durham earn 20% less than the North Carolina average ($114,180) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is -42% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $91,320 | $64,650 | $50,790 | $157,350 | 180 |
| North Carolina | $114,180 | $126,440 | $53,620 | $166,050 | 570 |
| 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 Durham
On the average salary of $91,320, a single filer in Durham takes home about $69,939 a year, or $5,828 a month and $2,690 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $91,320 buys what about $93,592 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 5th of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($144,910).
- Raleigh$144,910
- Asheville$138,860
- Charlotte$128,210
- Fayetteville$121,570
- Durham$91,320
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 Durham: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Durham?
$43.90 an hour on average, and $31.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Durham?
About $69,939 a year ($5,828 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,320.
Do other psychologists earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.28, this job is 4.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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