Psychologist Salary in Missouri
Based on 840+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$99,410
$47.79/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
+2.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $142K
840 employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,770 |
| 25th percentile | $66,280 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $99,410 |
| 75th percentile | $122,290 |
| 90th percentile | $141,810 |
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 Missouri 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 Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Missouri) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,410 |
| 2026 (projected) | $102,392 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,410 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $102,392 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Missouri
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $66,280 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $99,410 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $122,290 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $141,810 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Missouri
How other high-demand occupations in Missouri compare to Psychologist ($99,410 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in MO | $140,460 | +41.3% | $67.53/hr |
| Medical Scientist in MO | $102,540 | +3.1% | $49.30/hr |
| Geoscientist in MO | $83,390 | -16.1% | $40.09/hr |
| Chemist in MO | $82,800 | -16.7% | $39.81/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in MO | $80,720 | -18.8% | $38.81/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in MO | $79,550 | -20.0% | $38.25/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in MO | $61,050 | -38.6% | $29.35/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in MO | $99,330 | -0.1% | $47.75/hr |
| Physical Therapist in MO | $99,310 | -0.1% | $47.75/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in MO | $99,290 | -0.1% | $47.74/hr |
| Personal Financial Advisor in MO | $99,930 | +0.5% | $48.04/hr |
| Materials Engineer in MO | $98,860 | -0.6% | $47.53/hr |