Hiring a psychologist: the market today
The short answer ·
705 open postings ask for a psychologist as of Oct 5, 2026, from 162 employers. The median advertised pay is $124,800, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 233 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
705open postings
162employers hiring
$124,800median advertised pay
233new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-05
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 604 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a psychologist?
Hard. 162 employers are hiring the role right now, led by California Correctional Health Care Services with 116 open postings.
What should I pay a psychologist?
Advertised pay centers on $124,800. Federal staff in series 0180 average $142,128 in actual pay.