Psychologist Salary in Alabama
Based on 260+ workers in Alabama
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (AL)
$90,800
$43.65/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
-6.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $154K
260 employed in Alabama
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,530 |
| 25th percentile | $69,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $90,800 |
| 75th percentile | $126,430 |
| 90th percentile | $154,340 |
Top-Paying Industries for Psychologist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Psychologists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Psychologists in Alabama tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $131,040 | — |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $112,010 | 5K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $101,960 | 2K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $99,770 | 63K |
| Educational Services | $91,550 | 3K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Psychologist in Alabama vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Alabama) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,800 |
| 2026 (projected) | $93,524 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Alabama Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,800 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $93,524 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Alabama
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $69,000 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $90,800 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $126,430 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $154,340 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Alabama
How other high-demand occupations in Alabama compare to Psychologist ($90,800 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in AL | $139,330 | +53.4% | $66.99/hr |
| Chemist in AL | $97,830 | +7.7% | $47.03/hr |
| Geoscientist in AL | $88,610 | -2.4% | $42.60/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in AL | $72,490 | -20.2% | $34.85/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in AL | $70,710 | -22.1% | $34.00/hr |
| Medical Scientist in AL | $68,490 | -24.6% | $32.93/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in AL | $48,510 | -46.6% | $23.32/hr |
| Financial Analyst in AL | $91,290 | +0.5% | $43.89/hr |
| Computer Programmer in AL | $93,800 | +3.3% | $45.10/hr |
| Occupational Therapist in AL | $94,050 | +3.6% | $45.22/hr |
| Tax Examiner in AL | $87,110 | -4.1% | $41.88/hr |
| Biomedical Engineer in AL | $85,720 | -5.6% | $41.21/hr |