Psychologists, All Other pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $115,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,620 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Memphis earn between $126,090 and $158,620.
- $115K10th
- $126K25th
- $138KMedian
- $159K75th
- $159K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $145,060 | $12,088 | $69.74 |
| Median | $138,300 | $11,525 | $66.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $126,090 | $10,508 | $60.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $158,620 | $13,218 | $76.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Memphis earn 11% more than the Tennessee average ($130,530) and 30% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $145,060 | $138,300 | $115,090 | $158,620 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $130,530 | $138,070 | $78,920 | $163,180 | 200 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $145,060, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $110,415 a year, or $9,201 a month and $4,247 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $110,415 | $9,201 |
| Working in MS | $105,344 | $8,779 |
| Working in AR | $105,248 | $8,771 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $145,060 buys what about $157,368 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 1st of 2 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Memphis$145,060
- Nashville$121,740
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 Memphis: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Memphis?
$69.74 an hour on average, and $66.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $115,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $126,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Memphis?
About $110,415 a year ($9,201 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $145,060. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do other psychologists earn more in Memphis 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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