Psychologist Salary in Nevada
Based on 680+ workers in Nevada
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NV)
$102,650
$49.35/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
+5.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – $151K
680 employed in Nevada
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,700 |
| 25th percentile | $93,260 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,650 |
| 75th percentile | $123,910 |
| 90th percentile | $150,840 |
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 Nevada 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 Nevada vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nevada) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,650 |
| 2026 (projected) | $105,730 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nevada Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,650 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $105,730 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Nevada
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $93,260 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $102,650 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $123,910 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $150,840 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Nevada
How other high-demand occupations in Nevada compare to Psychologist ($102,650 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in NV | $154,030 | +50.1% | $74.05/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in NV | $100,040 | -2.5% | $48.10/hr |
| Geoscientist in NV | $99,890 | -2.7% | $48.02/hr |
| Medical Scientist in NV | $98,560 | -4.0% | $47.38/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in NV | $83,050 | -19.1% | $39.93/hr |
| Chemist in NV | $81,170 | -20.9% | $39.02/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in NV | $69,220 | -32.6% | $33.28/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in NV | $102,680 | +0.0% | $49.37/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in NV | $102,090 | -0.5% | $49.08/hr |
| Network Administrator in NV | $103,440 | +0.8% | $49.73/hr |
| Registered Nurse in NV | $103,670 | +1.0% | $49.84/hr |
| Computer Systems Analyst in NV | $104,060 | +1.4% | $50.03/hr |