Healthcare Erie, PA Pop. 94,831

Psychologist Salary in Erie, Pennsylvania

The median psychologist salary in Erie, PA is $74,237 per year, which is 13% below the national median and 12.1% below the Pennsylvania state average.

City Median
$74,237
vs State Avg
$-10,240
vs National
$-11,093
Cost of Living
84%

Psychologist Salary in Erie by Experience

In Erie, an entry-level psychologist earns around $45,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $126,150 per year. The local cost of living index is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$45,240
$-6,760 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$76,560
$-11,440 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$126,150
$-18,850 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Erie, PA

Percentile Erie
10th Percentile $41,760
25th Percentile $55,680
Median (50th) $74,237
75th Percentile $100,050
90th Percentile $134,850

Psychologist Salary in Other Pennsylvania Cities

Philadelphia, PA
$89,597
Pop. 1,603,797
Allentown, PA
$82,770
Pop. 126,092
Pittsburgh, PA
$81,917
Pop. 302,971
Reading, PA
$77,650
Pop. 95,112

How to Become a Psychologist in Erie

Education

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