Psychologists, All Other pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,350 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in New Orleans earn between $67,990 and $128,360.
- $53K10th
- $68K25th
- $68KMedian
- $128K75th
- $157K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,430 | $8,036 | $46.36 |
| Median | $67,990 | $5,666 | $32.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,990 | $5,666 | $32.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $128,360 | $10,697 | $61.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other psychologists in New Orleans earn 6% less than the Louisiana average ($103,070) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $96,430 | $67,990 | $52,640 | $157,350 | n/a |
| Louisiana | $103,070 | $104,460 | $56,090 | $157,350 | 170 |
| 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 New Orleans
On the average salary of $96,430, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $74,162 a year, or $6,180 a month and $2,852 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 New Orleans a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $96,430 buys what about $104,139 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 2nd of 2 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($122,340).
- Baton Rouge$122,340
- New Orleans$96,430
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 New Orleans: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in New Orleans?
$46.36 an hour on average, and $32.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $74,162 a year ($6,180 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,430.
Do other psychologists earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.8%.
- 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).
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