Psychologists, All Other pay range in Wausau
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,650 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Wausau earn between $66,190 and $90,390.
- $63K10th
- $66K25th
- $71KMedian
- $90K75th
- $113K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,590 | $6,799 | $39.23 |
| Median | $71,040 | $5,920 | $34.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,190 | $5,516 | $31.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,390 | $7,532 | $43.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Wausau vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Wausau earn 19% less than the Wisconsin average ($100,480) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau | $81,590 | $71,040 | $63,360 | $112,650 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $100,480 | $81,860 | $55,160 | $154,260 | 1,080 |
| 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 Wausau
On the average salary of $81,590, a single filer in Wausau takes home about $62,894 a year, or $5,241 a month and $2,419 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 Wausau a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wausau area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $81,590 buys what about $88,062 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Wausau ($48,790). A typical home costs $274,194, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Wisconsin cities
Wausau ranks 5th of 5 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; La Crosse pays the most ($116,060).
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 Wausau: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Wausau?
$39.22 an hour on average, and $34.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Wausau?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Wausau?
About $62,894 a year ($5,241 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,590.
Do other psychologists earn more in Wausau than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Wausau, WI (48140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 4.18, this job is 4.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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