PsychPrograms.com Updated July 17, 2026 Applied Psychology Salary
National salary data — Bureau of Labor Statistics
10th Percentile
$54,990
Median Salary
$110,840
90th Percentile
$168,520
Salary by State — Top 20 Highest Paying
| State | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $157,540 | 1,600 |
| Kentucky | $149,990 | 300 |
| Nevada | $146,850 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $141,290 | 90 |
| Virginia | $140,640 | 510 |
| Iowa | $138,420 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $138,070 | 200 |
| Arizona | $137,510 | 240 |
| South Carolina | $136,990 | 140 |
| Alabama | $136,070 | 110 |
| Florida | $134,690 | 910 |
| New York | $128,320 | 680 |
| North Carolina | $126,440 | 570 |
| Maryland | $109,970 | 840 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,650 | 780 |
| Michigan | $88,510 | 410 |
| Oregon | $86,680 | 840 |
| Wisconsin | $81,860 | 1,080 |
| Illinois | $69,810 | 1,120 |
| West Virginia | $46,350 | 230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics via PsychPrograms.com
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