Healthcare Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Psychologist Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median psychologist salary in Aurora, IL is $82,770 per year, which is 3% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$82,770
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-2,560
Cost of Living
95%

Psychologist Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level psychologist earns around $50,440, while experienced professionals earn up to $140,650 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$50,440
$-1,560 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$85,360
$-2,640 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$140,650
$-4,350 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $46,560
25th Percentile $62,080
Median (50th) $82,770
75th Percentile $111,550
90th Percentile $150,350

Psychologist Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$93,863
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$93,010
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$74,237
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$71,677
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Psychologist in Aurora

Education

Most psychologist positions require a doctoral degree. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyPsychological AssessmentCBT/DBTResearch MethodsClinical DocumentationEthics

Job Outlook

Nationally, psychologist employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.