Psychologists, All Other pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $94,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $195,730 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Raleigh earn between $131,120 and $166,090.
- $95K10th
- $131K25th
- $153KMedian
- $166K75th
- $196K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $144,910 | $12,076 | $69.67 |
| Median | $152,980 | $12,748 | $73.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $131,120 | $10,927 | $63.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $166,090 | $13,841 | $79.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Raleigh earn 27% more than the North Carolina average ($114,180) and 30% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +38% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $144,910 | $152,980 | $94,800 | $195,730 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $114,180 | $126,440 | $53,620 | $166,050 | 570 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $144,910, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $105,039 a year, or $8,753 a month and $4,040 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 (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $144,910 buys what about $147,631 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 1st of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Raleigh$144,910
- Asheville$138,860
- Charlotte$128,210
- Fayetteville$121,570
- Durham$91,320
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 Raleigh: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Raleigh?
$69.67 an hour on average, and $73.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $94,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $131,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $105,039 a year ($8,753 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $144,910.
Do other psychologists earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.3%.
- 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 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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