Psychologists, All Other Salary in Ohio

Other psychologists in Ohio earn the most in Cincinnati (average $160,520 a year) and the least in Columbus ($118,220), across the 4 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other psychologists average at $122,720 and the median at $132,060 for 410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $111,210.

Psychologists, All Other average salary by city in Ohio

Cincinnati$160,520
Dayton$135,110
Cleveland$124,140
Columbus$118,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cincinnati	$160,520	$185,390	$137,630	$114,113	95
Dayton	$135,110	$133,850	$121,040	$96,956	93
Cleveland	$124,140	$139,170	$120,580	$90,034	94
Columbus	$118,220	$127,090	$106,040	$86,226	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychologists, All Other salary in other states

Psychologists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

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.
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.

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