Psychologists, All Other pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,640 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Detroit earn between $55,220 and $145,520.
- $42K10th
- $55K25th
- $129KMedian
- $146K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,900 | $8,992 | $51.88 |
| Median | $129,420 | $10,785 | $62.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,220 | $4,602 | $26.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $145,520 | $12,127 | $69.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Detroit earn 16% more than the Michigan average ($93,230) and about the same as the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $107,900 | $129,420 | $41,710 | $157,640 | 80 |
| Michigan | $93,230 | $88,510 | $40,250 | $149,010 | 410 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $107,900, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $77,948 a year, or $6,496 a month and $2,998 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $107,900 buys what about $107,579 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 1st of 4 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Detroit$107,900
- Ann Arbor$93,200
- Grand Rapids$91,210
- Lansing$61,450
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 Detroit: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Detroit?
$51.88 an hour on average, and $62.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Detroit?
About $77,948 a year ($6,496 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,900. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do other psychologists earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.33, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.33).
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