These Are The 10 States With The Highest Psychometrist Salaries For 2026

Top 10 States with the Highest Psychometrist Salaries in 2026

Salary remains a crucial factor for job seekers, consistently ranking as the top priority across various demographics. If you’re considering a career as a psychometrist, you might be wondering: what can I expect to earn in my state?

While individual salaries can vary based on experience, location, and specialization, we have compiled accurate and up-to-date data on average psychometrist salaries across the United States, categorized by state and seniority. These averages provide a valuable reference point for what you might anticipate earning in your specific area.

To gain insights into regional salary discrepancies, we analyzed the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding psychometrist salaries by state, factoring in the cost of living to give a more realistic view of earning potential.

Understanding that the purchasing power of your salary can differ significantly depending on where you live—considering that a salary in North Carolina stretches further than in California—we adjusted the figures accordingly.

So, which state offers the most competitive salary for psychometrists in 2026? The top-ranking state is home to Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists.

Here’s a quick overview of the top ten states for psychometrist salaries:

Let’s delve into how we arrived at these findings and explore a comprehensive ranking of psychometrist salaries across all states.

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Methodology for Determining Pay by State

We utilized the latest average annual salary data for psychometrists sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics. To create comparable salary figures across states, we adjusted for the cost of living in each area.

We developed an index by dividing the average salary for a state by its cost of living compared to the national average. For instance, if California has a cost of living index of 135.9 and an average salary of $90,210, the adjusted salary would be calculated as follows:

$90,210 * (100 / 135.9) = $66,379

We then ranked each state based on this adjusted salary index, ultimately identifying the state with the highest value as offering the most competitive average salary for psychometrists.

Here’s a detailed ranking of psychometrist salaries by state.

Detailed List of Psychometrist Salaries by State

Rank	State	Adjusted Salary	Average Wage	Cost Of Living
1	South Dakota	$90,414	$93,760	103.7
2	Georgia	$90,131	$82,380	91.4
3	North Dakota	$87,334	$86,810	99.4
4	Michigan	$85,764	$76,330	89.0
5	Virginia	$83,462	$84,130	100.8
6	Tennessee	$83,087	$74,280	89.4
7	Iowa	$82,494	$75,070	91.0
8	Illinois	$82,135	$77,700	94.6
9	Wisconsin	$80,619	$78,040	96.8
10	Mississippi	$80,465	$69,120	85.9
11	Ohio	$78,571	$73,700	93.8
12	Wyoming	$78,028	$71,630	91.8
13	Delaware	$77,909	$79,000	101.4
14	North Carolina	$77,902	$73,150	93.9
15	Nebraska	$77,849	$71,310	91.6
16	Alabama	$77,752	$70,910	91.2
17	New Jersey	$77,645	$94,650	121.9
18	Louisiana	$77,552	$73,520	94.8
19	Minnesota	$76,845	$77,460	100.8
20	Florida	$75,961	$74,670	98.3
21	Oregon	$75,406	$87,170	115.6
22	Idaho	$74,451	$68,570	92.1
23	Arkansas	$74,029	$64,480	87.1
24	New Mexico	$73,782	$71,200	96.5
25	Colorado	$73,256	$76,040	103.8
26	Kentucky	$72,718	$65,810	90.5
27	Indiana	$72,368	$64,770	89.5
28	Texas	$72,006	$65,310	90.7
29	Utah	$71,956	$66,920	93.0
30	Pennsylvania	$71,637	$72,640	101.4
31	Missouri	$71,415	$64,560	90.4
32	Maine	$70,875	$78,530	110.8
33	Nevada	$70,474	$72,800	103.3
34	Kansas	$69,666	$62,630	89.9
35	New York	$68,267	$89,430	131.0
36	Connecticut	$68,089	$86,950	127.7
37	Rhode Island	$67,845	$81,890	120.7
38	California	$66,379	$90,210	135.9
39	Washington	$65,998	$69,430	105.2
40	Arizona	$65,989	$64,670	98.0
41	Alaska	$65,247	$85,540	131.1
42	Oklahoma	$63,744	$56,860	89.2
43	Montana	$62,857	$63,360	100.8
44	South Carolina	$62,409	$61,910	99.2
45	New Hampshire	$61,350	$71,780	117.0
46	Maryland	$60,382	$75,780	125.5
47	West Virginia	$58,618	$54,750	93.4
48	Massachusetts	$56,634	$75,550	133.4
49	Vermont	$56,540	$68,470	121.1
50	Hawaii	$47,528	$79,800	167.9

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Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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