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Compare psychologist licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$93,104
across 45 states
Avg. Time to License
7.0 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$1,052
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $100,320#18 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $105,870#11 | 7 yr#1 | $1,200#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $106,970#10 | 7 yr#1 | $1,150#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | — | 7 yr#1 | $1,000#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $114,520#5 | 7 yr#1 | $1,117#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $126,260#2 | 7 yr#1 | $1,016#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | — | 7 yr#1 | $1,100#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $109,120#7 | 7 yr#1 | $1,004#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | — | 7 yr#1 | $1,020#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $84,020#33 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $51,210#45 | 7 yr#1 | $950#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $108,840#9 | 7 yr#1 | $950#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $74,820#38 | 7 yr#1 | $1,000#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $97,470#22 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $80,770#34 | 7 yr#1 | $850#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $98,580#20 | 7 yr#1 | $1,010#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $61,800#43 | 7 yr#1 | $1,000#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $116,480#3 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $67,470#42 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $97,630#21 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $104,480#12 | 7 yr#1 | $1,100#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $87,060#30 | 7 yr#1 | $1,156#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $80,030#35 | 7 yr#1 | $1,026#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $102,650#15 | 7 yr#1 | $1,100#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $92,390#23 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $86,340#31 | 7 yr#1 | $950#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | — | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | — | 7 yr#1 | $1,000#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $103,510#14 | 7 yr#1 | $1,250#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $52,510#44 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $110,190#6 | 7 yr#1 | $1,100#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $73,860#39 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $99,910#19 | 7 yr#1 | $1,238#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $91,840#25 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $109,110#8 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $102,290#16 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $91,140#26 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $132,550#1 | 7 yr#1 | $1,150#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $90,450#27 | 7 yr#1 | $1,000#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $101,820#17 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | — | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $85,790#32 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $92,320#24 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $72,320#40 | 7 yr#1 | $994#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $88,990#28 | 7 yr#1 | $1,030#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $79,550#37 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $87,110#29 | 7 yr#1 | $1,010#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $115,050#4 | 7 yr#1 | $1,150#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $70,540#41 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $103,860#13 | 7 yr#1 | $1,000#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $79,890#36 | 7 yr#1 | $1,050#20 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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