Psychologist Salary in Kansas
Based on 400+ workers in Kansas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (KS)
$76,690
$36.87/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
-21.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $152K
400 employed in Kansas
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,620 |
| 25th percentile | $62,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,690 |
| 75th percentile | $102,120 |
| 90th percentile | $151,800 |
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 Kansas 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 Kansas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Kansas) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,690 |
| 2026 (projected) | $78,991 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Kansas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,690 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $78,991 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Kansas
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $62,940 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $76,690 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $102,120 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $151,800 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Kansas
How other high-demand occupations in Kansas compare to Psychologist ($76,690 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in KS | $97,850 | +27.6% | $47.04/hr |
| Medical Scientist in KS | $84,490 | +10.2% | $40.62/hr |
| Chemist in KS | $82,820 | +8.0% | $39.82/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in KS | $82,330 | +7.4% | $39.58/hr |
| Geoscientist in KS | $80,080 | +4.4% | $38.50/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in KS | $78,210 | +2.0% | $37.60/hr |
| Construction Supervisor in KS | $76,780 | +0.1% | $36.91/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist in KS | $76,970 | +0.4% | $37.00/hr |
| Radiologic Technologist in KS | $76,070 | -0.8% | $36.57/hr |
| Securities Sales Agent in KS | $75,810 | -1.1% | $36.45/hr |
| Accountant in KS | $79,000 | +3.0% | $37.98/hr |
| Registered Nurse in KS | $79,320 | +3.4% | $38.13/hr |