Healthcare Lewiston, ME Pop. 37,121

Psychologist Salary in Lewiston, Maine

The median psychologist salary in Lewiston, ME is $78,504 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 8% below the Maine state average.

City Median
$78,504
vs State Avg
$-6,826
vs National
$-6,826
Cost of Living
90%

Psychologist Salary in Lewiston by Experience

In Lewiston, an entry-level psychologist earns around $47,840, while experienced professionals earn up to $133,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$47,840
$-4,160 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$80,960
$-7,040 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$133,400
$-11,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lewiston, ME

Percentile Lewiston
10th Percentile $44,160
25th Percentile $58,880
Median (50th) $78,504
75th Percentile $105,800
90th Percentile $142,600

Psychologist Salary in Other Maine Cities

Portland, ME
$93,863
Pop. 68,408
South Portland, ME
$91,303
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$80,210
Pop. 32,029
Auburn, ME
$77,650
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Psychologist in Lewiston

Education

Most psychologist positions require a doctoral degree. Lewiston and the surrounding Maine 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 Lewiston may vary based on local industry and population growth.