Psychologists, All Other Salary in Virginia

Other psychologists in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $137,830 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($114,530), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other psychologists average at $137,140 and the median at $140,640 for 510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $111,210.

Psychologists, All Other average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$137,830
Virginia Beach$128,300
Roanoke$114,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$137,830	$152,050	$116,230	$98,362	98
Virginia Beach	$128,300	$135,470	$117,640	$92,396	98
Roanoke	$114,530	$128,590	$82,010	$83,630	94

*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 Virginia

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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