Psychologists, All Other pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $154,260 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Madison earn between $65,320 and $131,570.
- $53K10th
- $65K25th
- $85KMedian
- $132K75th
- $154K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,600 | $8,217 | $47.40 |
| Median | $85,100 | $7,092 | $40.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,320 | $5,443 | $31.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,570 | $10,964 | $63.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Madison earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($100,480) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $98,600 | $85,100 | $52,800 | $154,260 | 210 |
| Wisconsin | $100,480 | $81,860 | $55,160 | $154,260 | 1,080 |
| 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 Madison
On the average salary of $98,600, a single filer in Madison takes home about $73,851 a year, or $6,154 a month and $2,840 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Madison a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $98,600 buys what about $101,350 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Wisconsin cities
Madison ranks 3rd of 5 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; La Crosse pays the most ($116,060).
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 Madison: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Madison?
$47.40 an hour on average, and $40.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Madison?
About $73,851 a year ($6,154 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,600.
Do other psychologists earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less 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 Madison, WI (31540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.9%.
- 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 4.16, this job is 4.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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