Side-by-side distribution
Nurse
$83,200
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 53.4%
- Live roles
- 5,259
Psychologist
$125,927
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 47.8%
- Live roles
- 705
Highest-paying jobs
Registered Nurse
MDS & Clinical Reimbursement, Nurse Manager
Psych Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, Psych APRN)
Synchronous Telehealth Nurse Practitioner (1099)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cosmetic Focus (Experience Required)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Dermatology Experience Required)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote
Wellness/Longevity Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Full-time)
Highest-paying jobs
Clinical Testing Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Testing Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
Psychologist
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
BAYADA Home Health Care
|
$69,680 | 498 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $69,460 | 320 |
|
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$75,000 | 298 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$94,830 | 160 |
One Medical
|
$160,550 | 120 |
|
Lifestance
|
$225,000 | 94 |
Ennoble Care
|
$125,000 | 66 |
| AH Adaptive Home Health | $95,000 | 65 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Lifestance
|
$131,000 | 253 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $79,475 | 18 |
MTC Care
|
$115,000 | 10 |
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$125,000 | 9 |
| BE BetterHelp | $106,080 | 9 |
|
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$80,000 | 7 |
MRG Exams
|
$115,000 | 5 |
Thrive Therapies
|
$68,550 | 5 |
Nurse salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $164,320 | 49 |
| Seattle | $160,400 | 9 |
| Boston | $159,600 | 15 |
| Los Angeles | $150,000 | 18 |
| New York | $140,000 | 152 |
| Chicago | $135,500 | 13 |
| Austin | $126,664 | 10 |
| Atlanta | $125,000 | 15 |
| Toronto | $76,960 | 3 |
| London | $69,627 | 78 |
Nurse vs Psychologist: which pays more?
The median for Nurse is $83,200 per year (typically $67,600–$126,000), versus $125,927 for Psychologist ($108,500–$143,750). That puts Psychologist about 51% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Nurse and Psychologist are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.