Psychologist Salary in Louisiana
Based on 320+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$71,330
$34.29/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
-26.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $122K
320 employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,500 |
| 25th percentile | $68,250 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $71,330 |
| 75th percentile | $81,870 |
| 90th percentile | $121,750 |
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Louisiana) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,330 |
| 2026 (projected) | $73,470 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,330 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $73,470 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Louisiana
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $68,250 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $71,330 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $81,870 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $121,750 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Louisiana
How other high-demand occupations in Louisiana compare to Psychologist ($71,330 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in LA | $166,240 | +133.1% | $79.92/hr |
| Chemist in LA | $103,890 | +45.6% | $49.95/hr |
| Geoscientist in LA | $91,560 | +28.4% | $44.02/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in LA | $74,500 | +4.4% | $35.82/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in LA | $69,820 | -2.1% | $33.57/hr |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist in LA | $70,460 | -1.2% | $33.88/hr |
| Compliance Officer in LA | $70,290 | -1.5% | $33.79/hr |
| Economist in LA | $73,050 | +2.4% | $35.12/hr |
| Speech-Language Pathologist in LA | $69,610 | -2.4% | $33.47/hr |
| Credit Analyst in LA | $73,210 | +2.6% | $35.20/hr |
| Accountant in LA | $73,810 | +3.5% | $35.49/hr |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer in LA | $68,790 | -3.6% | $33.07/hr |