Neuropsychologists Salary by State
The national median pay for neuropsychologists is $110,840 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,350 in West Virginia to $157,540 in California. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Psychologists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $54,990
- 25th percentile
- $68,850
- Median
- $110,840
- 75th percentile
- $147,240
- Top 10%
- $168,520
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Psychologists, All Other”). About 18,820 jobs.
Median pay in 41 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $157,540 | +42% | $45,150 | $198,950 | 1,600 |
| 2 | Kentucky | $149,990 | +35% | $88,610 | $185,390 | 300 |
| 3 | Nevada | $146,850 | +32% | $46,990 | $167,360 | 100 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $141,290 | +27% | $64,790 | $173,200 | 90 |
| 5 | Virginia | $140,640 | +27% | $75,070 | $185,220 | 510 |
| 6 | Iowa | $138,420 | +25% | $46,760 | $159,410 | 60 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $138,070 | +25% | $78,920 | $163,180 | 200 |
| 8 | Arizona | $137,510 | +24% | $56,320 | $171,850 | 240 |
| 9 | South Carolina | $136,990 | +24% | $94,600 | $164,200 | 140 |
| 10 | Alabama | $136,070 | +23% | $64,230 | $160,800 | 110 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $135,680 | +22% | $85,930 | $192,190 | 160 |
| 12 | Utah | $135,200 | +22% | $38,060 | $156,790 | 110 |
| 13 | Missouri | $134,890 | +22% | $49,230 | $161,490 | 250 |
| 14 | Florida | $134,690 | +22% | $73,920 | $166,260 | 910 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $132,220 | +19% | $96,700 | $153,150 | 370 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $132,170 | +19% | $33,880 | $168,080 | 30 |
| 17 | Ohio | $132,060 | +19% | $54,850 | $160,260 | 410 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $131,640 | +19% | $34,170 | $169,980 | 50 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $130,960 | +18% | $32,250 | $170,250 | 90 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $129,410 | +17% | $59,240 | $168,900 | 500 |
| 21 | New York | $128,320 | +16% | $50,210 | $164,580 | 680 |
| 22 | Washington | $128,230 | +16% | $69,590 | $153,960 | 370 |
| 23 | Montana | $126,960 | +15% | $33,880 | $159,740 | 40 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $126,440 | +14% | $53,620 | $166,050 | 570 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $125,110 | +13% | $59,880 | $169,170 | 230 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $125,020 | +13% | $60,880 | $157,290 | 210 |
| 27 | Indiana | $123,640 | +12% | $64,570 | $163,330 | 200 |
| 28 | Idaho | $121,140 | +9% | $42,800 | $166,850 | 70 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $120,790 | +9% | $66,860 | $146,240 | Not published |
| 30 | Colorado | $120,660 | +9% | $50,220 | $156,870 | 380 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $115,650 | +4% | $57,250 | $145,520 | 330 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $114,340 | +3% | $47,180 | $156,810 | 120 |
| 33 | Maryland | $109,970 | −1% | $63,080 | $186,120 | 840 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $104,460 | −6% | $56,090 | $157,350 | 170 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $103,380 | −7% | $24,750 | $158,620 | 70 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $95,650 | −14% | $60,170 | $154,520 | 780 |
| 37 | Michigan | $88,510 | −20% | $40,250 | $149,010 | 410 |
| 38 | Oregon | $86,680 | −22% | $81,800 | $146,240 | 840 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $81,860 | −26% | $55,160 | $154,260 | 1,080 |
| 40 | Vermont | $81,080 | −27% | $62,980 | $142,600 | 80 |
| 41 | Illinois | $69,810 | −37% | $48,270 | $162,070 | 1,120 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $46,350 | −58% | $34,240 | $142,270 | 230 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Psychologists, All Other”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Neuropsychologists salary questions
Which state pays neuropsychologists the most?
California, with a median of $157,540 a year (+42% vs. the national median of $110,840). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays neuropsychologists the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $46,350 a year (−58% vs. national).
Where do most neuropsychologists work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,600, with a median of $157,540.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.