Psychologists, All Other Salary in Pennsylvania

Other psychologists in Pennsylvania earn the most in Philadelphia (average $112,300 a year) and the least in Pittsburgh ($95,860), across the 3 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other psychologists average at $104,630 and the median at $95,650 for 780 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $111,210.

Psychologists, All Other average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia$112,300
Allentown$97,980
Pittsburgh$95,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Philadelphia	$112,300	$119,970	$77,630	$84,385	103
Allentown	$97,980	$79,360	$79,360	$74,751	100
Pittsburgh	$95,860	$84,740	$60,170	$73,325	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. 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 Pennsylvania

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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