Psychologist Salary in Idaho
Based on 300+ workers in Idaho
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (ID)
$97,790
$47.01/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
+0.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $149K
300 employed in Idaho
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,720 |
| 25th percentile | $77,710 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,790 |
| 75th percentile | $130,940 |
| 90th percentile | $148,930 |
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 Idaho 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 Idaho vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Idaho) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,790 |
| 2026 (projected) | $100,724 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Idaho Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,790 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $100,724 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Idaho
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $77,710 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $97,790 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $130,940 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $148,930 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Idaho
How other high-demand occupations in Idaho compare to Psychologist ($97,790 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in ID | $135,150 | +38.2% | $64.98/hr |
| Geoscientist in ID | $91,170 | -6.8% | $43.83/hr |
| Medical Scientist in ID | $83,010 | -15.1% | $39.91/hr |
| Chemist in ID | $78,000 | -20.2% | $37.50/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in ID | $76,500 | -21.8% | $36.78/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in ID | $70,350 | -28.1% | $33.82/hr |
| Occupational Therapist in ID | $97,760 | -0.0% | $47.00/hr |
| Civil Engineer in ID | $98,030 | +0.2% | $47.13/hr |
| Public Relations Manager in ID | $98,160 | +0.4% | $47.19/hr |
| Software Engineer in ID | $98,700 | +0.9% | $47.45/hr |
| Physical Therapist in ID | $99,000 | +1.2% | $47.60/hr |
| Aerospace Engineer in ID | $95,700 | -2.1% | $46.01/hr |