Psychologists, All Other pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $179,690 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Richmond earn between $116,230 and $170,480.
- $45K10th
- $116K25th
- $152KMedian
- $170K75th
- $180K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $137,830 | $11,486 | $66.26 |
| Median | $152,050 | $12,671 | $73.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $116,230 | $9,686 | $55.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $170,480 | $14,207 | $81.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($137,140) and 24% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +37% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $137,830 | $152,050 | $45,410 | $179,690 | 90 |
| Virginia | $137,140 | $140,640 | $75,070 | $185,220 | 510 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $137,830, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $98,362 a year, or $8,197 a month and $3,783 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $137,830 buys what about $140,847 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 3 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Richmond$137,830
- Virginia Beach$128,300
- Roanoke$114,530
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 Richmond: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Richmond?
$66.26 an hour on average, and $73.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $116,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $98,362 a year ($8,197 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $137,830.
Do other psychologists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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