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Psychology associate opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for psychology associates, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for psychology associates.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of psychology associates in America is $107,000.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for psychology associates.We found that California is the best state for psychology associate jobs, whereas Alabama is the worst.
10 best states for psychology associates in 2025
1. California
Total psychology associate jobs: 572 Average annual salary: $103,687 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.43
2. Oregon
Total psychology associate jobs: 76 Average annual salary: $95,903 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
3. Nevada
Total psychology associate jobs: 26 Average annual salary: $103,002 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
4. Wisconsin
Total psychology associate jobs: 94 Average annual salary: $88,005 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
5. Washington
Total psychology associate jobs: 124 Average annual salary: $93,227 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
6. North Dakota
Total psychology associate jobs: 15 Average annual salary: $86,772 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
7. Colorado
Total psychology associate jobs: 96 Average annual salary: $85,874 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
8. Rhode Island
Total psychology associate jobs: 13 Average annual salary: $88,340 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
9. Idaho
Total psychology associate jobs: 11 Average annual salary: $99,930 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 0.49
10. Delaware
Total psychology associate jobs: 29 Average annual salary: $80,172 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 1.69
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Detailed list of the best states for a psychology associate
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $103,687 | $68,000 | 39,536,653 | 572 |
| 2 | Oregon | $95,903 | $64,000 | 4,142,776 | 76 |
| 3 | Nevada | $103,002 | $68,000 | 2,998,039 | 26 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $88,005 | $63,000 | 5,795,483 | 94 |
| 5 | Washington | $93,227 | $61,000 | 7,405,743 | 124 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $86,772 | $62,000 | 755,393 | 15 |
| 7 | Colorado | $85,874 | $59,000 | 5,607,154 | 96 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $88,340 | $62,000 | 1,059,639 | 13 |
| 9 | Idaho | $99,930 | $67,000 | 1,716,943 | 11 |
| 10 | Delaware | $80,172 | $56,000 | 961,939 | 29 |
| 11 | New York | $83,074 | $58,000 | 19,849,399 | 263 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $82,905 | $55,000 | 2,088,070 | 25 |
| 13 | Maine | $85,324 | $61,000 | 1,335,907 | 12 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $85,666 | $60,000 | 3,588,184 | 32 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $81,427 | $58,000 | 1,342,795 | 17 |
| 16 | Utah | $85,080 | $57,000 | 3,101,833 | 18 |
| 17 | Maryland | $78,347 | $54,000 | 6,052,177 | 121 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $71,603 | $50,000 | 579,315 | 11 |
| 19 | Indiana | $74,548 | $52,000 | 6,666,818 | 61 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $84,138 | $58,000 | 693,972 | 18 |
| 21 | Montana | $70,913 | $49,000 | 1,050,493 | 20 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $71,710 | $51,000 | 869,666 | 13 |
| 23 | Iowa | $74,595 | $53,000 | 3,145,711 | 25 |
| 24 | Virginia | $75,134 | $51,000 | 8,470,020 | 124 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $71,377 | $51,000 | 5,576,606 | 105 |
| 26 | Alaska | $72,720 | $52,000 | 739,795 | 11 |
| 27 | Missouri | $73,405 | $51,000 | 6,113,532 | 48 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $72,833 | $51,000 | 9,005,644 | 106 |
| 29 | Michigan | $70,283 | $49,000 | 9,962,311 | 91 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $67,256 | $45,000 | 10,273,419 | 165 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $69,218 | $48,000 | 12,805,537 | 154 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $65,360 | $43,000 | 3,930,864 | 69 |
| 33 | Kansas | $71,927 | $50,000 | 2,913,123 | 18 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $70,101 | $46,000 | 3,004,279 | 14 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $67,682 | $48,000 | 1,920,076 | 35 |
| 36 | Ohio | $68,360 | $48,000 | 11,658,609 | 116 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $64,146 | $52,000 | 1,427,538 | 16 |
| 38 | Illinois | $65,488 | $46,000 | 12,802,023 | 277 |
| 39 | Arizona | $66,141 | $44,000 | 7,016,270 | 94 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $68,727 | $47,000 | 4,454,189 | 27 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $67,410 | $43,000 | 2,984,100 | 12 |
| 42 | Massachusetts | $69,071 | $49,000 | 6,859,819 | 101 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $65,134 | $41,000 | 4,684,333 | 27 |
| 44 | Texas | $63,794 | $41,000 | 28,304,596 | 203 |
| 45 | Georgia | $62,112 | $40,000 | 10,429,379 | 142 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $63,873 | $44,000 | 1,815,857 | 12 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $52,658 | $34,000 | 5,024,369 | 66 |
| 48 | Florida | $59,614 | $38,000 | 20,984,400 | 144 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $60,432 | $40,000 | 6,715,984 | 24 |
| 50 | Vermont | $61,784 | $44,000 | 623,657 | 3 |
| 51 | Alabama | $51,241 | $33,000 | 4,874,747 | 13 |
Highest paying states for psychology associates
| Rank | State | Avg. Psychology Associate Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $103,687 |
| 2 | Oregon | $95,903 |
| 3 | Nevada | $103,002 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $88,005 |
| 5 | Washington | $93,227 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $86,772 |
| 7 | Colorado | $85,874 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $88,340 |
| 9 | Idaho | $99,930 |
| 10 | Delaware | $80,172 |
| 11 | New York | $83,074 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $82,905 |
| 13 | Maine | $85,324 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $85,666 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $81,427 |
| 16 | Utah | $85,080 |
| 17 | Maryland | $78,347 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $71,603 |
| 19 | Indiana | $74,548 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $84,138 |
| 21 | Montana | $70,913 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $71,710 |
| 23 | Iowa | $74,595 |
| 24 | Virginia | $75,134 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $71,377 |
| 26 | Alaska | $72,720 |
| 27 | Missouri | $73,405 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $72,833 |
| 29 | Michigan | $70,283 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $67,256 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $69,218 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $65,360 |
| 33 | Kansas | $71,927 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $70,101 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $67,682 |
| 36 | Ohio | $68,360 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $64,146 |
| 38 | Illinois | $65,488 |
| 39 | Arizona | $66,141 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $68,727 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $67,410 |
| 42 | Massachusetts | $69,071 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $65,134 |
| 44 | Texas | $63,794 |
| 45 | Georgia | $62,112 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $63,873 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $52,658 |
| 48 | Florida | $59,614 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $60,432 |
| 50 | Vermont | $61,784 |
| 51 | Alabama | $51,241 |
Expert opinions on the best states for psychology associates
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for psychology associates to find work opportunities?
Kris Vasquez Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Alverno College
I don't have national data on employment for psychology graduates in 2020, and I assume you can look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics as quickly as possible. We do know that there are communities that are underserved by available mental health resources, often the same places where physical health resources are scarce.
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Updated January 8, 2025