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Psychologist Jobs in Louisiana

Across 17 live Psychologist listings in Louisiana, median advertised pay is $138K (75th percentile $195K), based on the 5 that state a salary; Louisiana ranks 10th of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Ochsner Health (2), Sailor Health (2), Thriveworks (2).

17+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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17 jobs

These 5 roles pay ~$138k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
3
<$170k
1
$195k
0
$220k-270k
1
$312k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
0
1-2
2
3-4
1
5-6
2
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Lyra Health logo

Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - Louisiana

Lyra HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
Yesterday
GEO Group logo

PSYCHOLOGIST (PHD)

GEO GroupBasile, LA

Psychologist
$160,000+
3w ago
CVS Health logo

Clinical Psychologist - BCBA-D

CVS HealthLouisiana

Psychologist
$90,000-$195,000
30+ days ago
Thriveworks logo

Licensed Psychologist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverBaton Rouge, LA

Psychologist
$122,000
30+ days ago
Hybrid
Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA logo

Supervisory Clinical Psychologist GS-0180-13

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VAFort Johnson, LA

Psychologist
Up to $138,370
Thriveworks logo

Licensed Psychologist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverShreveport, LA

Psychologist
$122,000
Hybrid
RISE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL logo

Clinical Psychologist (2012)

Rise Community HospitalPrairieville, LA

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
Tulane University logo

Psychologist

Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
Sailor Health logo

Clinical Psychologist – Licensed in Louisiana (Geriatric, Virtual)

Sailor HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
Ochsner Health logo

Clinical Psychologist - Oncology (Evergreen)

Ochsner HealthNew Orleans, LA

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
Ochsner Health logo

Psychologist

Ochsner HealthLouisiana

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
Hybrid
Warrior Vets Medical Services P logo

Psychologist - WarriorVets Medical Services, PL

Warrior Vets Medical Services PEmployer score · SilverMetairie, LA

Psychologist
$150 per hour
Wellpath logo

Psychologist - PT

WellpathBridge City, LA

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
No CallNo Nights
Sailor Health logo

Remote Clinical Psychologist – Older Adults | PhD / PsyD | Louisiana | Telehealth

Sailor HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
No CallNo Nights
ERP International logo

Clinical Psychologist

ERP InternationalEmployer score · SilverBelle Chasse, LA

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
No CallNo Weekends

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Psychologist Pay in Louisiana: Live Market and State Comparison

Live psychologist listings in Louisiana today, then Louisiana against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
17
Live median
$138k
75th $195k · n=5
12-mo median
$141k
Pay rank
#10 of 47
Work-life
6.3/10 · #23
12-mo postings
38

Psychologist roles in Louisiana advertise $18k above the $123k median across the 47 states we can measure, where West Virginia leads at $231k.

Psychologist median pay and work-life-balance score, Louisiana compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs LAWLBPostings (12 mo)
Louisiana (this page)$141k—6.3/1038
West Virginia#1$231k+$90k7.1/1047
Iowa#2$176k+$35k6.5/1029
District of Columbia#3$168k+$27k5.8/1021
New Mexico#4$167k+$26k6.8/1044
Mississippiborders$139k−$2k6.6/1044
Texasborders$131k−$10k6.3/10303
Arkansasborders$130k−$11k6.4/1027

“borders” = shares a border with Louisiana; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
Ochsner Health (2), Sailor Health (2), Thriveworks (2)
Top-rated employers hiring:
BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Psychologist jobs in Louisiana.

How much do psychologists earn in Louisiana?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of psychologists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid psychologist jobs available?

Yes — about 35% of current psychologists listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which psychologist jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every psychologist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 18% with no on-call and 18% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring psychologists in Louisiana right now?

Employers currently hiring for psychologist roles include Thriveworks, Sailor Health, Ochsner Health, Lyra Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many psychologist jobs in Louisiana are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 17 psychologists positions in Louisiana listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.