Psychologists, All Other pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $159,310 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Denver earn between $120,660 and $152,740.
- $58K10th
- $121K25th
- $133KMedian
- $153K75th
- $159K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $129,080 | $10,757 | $62.06 |
| Median | $132,750 | $11,062 | $63.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $120,660 | $10,055 | $58.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $152,740 | $12,728 | $73.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Denver earn 15% more than the Colorado average ($111,870) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $129,080 | $132,750 | $58,320 | $159,310 | 110 |
| Colorado | $111,870 | $120,660 | $50,220 | $156,870 | 380 |
| 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 Denver
On the average salary of $129,080, a single filer in Denver takes home about $94,521 a year, or $7,877 a month and $3,635 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Denver a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $129,080 buys what about $122,025 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Colorado cities
Denver ranks 1st of 2 Colorado metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Denver$129,080
- Fort Collins$127,850
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 Denver: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Denver?
$62.06 an hour on average, and $63.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $120,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Denver?
About $94,521 a year ($7,877 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $129,080. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do other psychologists earn more in Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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