Psychologist Salary in Delaware
Based on 280+ workers in Delaware
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (DE)
$113,050
$54.35/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
+16.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $148K
280 employed in Delaware
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,150 |
| 25th percentile | $99,560 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $113,050 |
| 75th percentile | $129,580 |
| 90th percentile | $147,930 |
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 Delaware 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 Delaware vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Delaware) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,050 |
| 2026 (projected) | $116,442 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Delaware Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,050 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $116,442 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Delaware
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $99,560 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $113,050 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $129,580 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $147,930 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Delaware
How other high-demand occupations in Delaware compare to Psychologist ($113,050 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemist in DE | $129,860 | +14.9% | $62.43/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in DE | $101,880 | -9.9% | $48.98/hr |
| Medical Scientist in DE | $100,190 | -11.4% | $48.17/hr |
| Geoscientist in DE | $93,640 | -17.2% | $45.02/hr |
| Physicist in DE | $82,590 | -26.9% | $39.71/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in DE | $67,110 | -40.6% | $32.26/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in DE | $64,690 | -42.8% | $31.10/hr |
| Computer Systems Analyst in DE | $110,560 | -2.2% | $53.15/hr |
| Statistician in DE | $109,570 | -3.1% | $52.68/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in DE | $120,190 | +6.3% | $57.78/hr |
| Project Management Specialist in DE | $122,190 | +8.1% | $58.75/hr |
| Speech-Language Pathologist in DE | $102,760 | -9.1% | $49.40/hr |