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Psychologist Jobs in Tennessee

Across 35 live Psychologist listings in Tennessee, median advertised pay is $152K (75th percentile $170K), based on the 11 that state a salary; Tennessee ranks 7th of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are LifeStance Health (5), Team Health (4), Commonwealth Medical Services (3).

35+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 10, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

35+ Psychologist Jobs in Tennessee Available Now

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35 jobs

These 11 roles pay ~$152k median with 6.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 8 employers

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<$115k
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$115k-150k
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$150k-185k
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$214k
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$250k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 8 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

Silver Lake Psychology logo

Licensed Therapist | Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC

Silver Lake PsychologyEmployer score · SilverRemote

Psychologist
$55-$73 per hour
6d ago
ETSU logo

Addiction Behavioral Health Specialist

ETSUJohnson City, TN

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
LifeStance Health logo

Testing Psychologist

LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverKnoxville, TN

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Hybrid
LifeStance Health logo

Testing Psychologist

LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverNashville, TN

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Hybrid
LifeStance Health logo

Post Doctoral Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)

LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverNashville, TN

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Hybrid
LifeStance Health logo

Post Doctoral Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)

LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverKnoxville, TN

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Hybrid
LifeStance Health logo

Post Doctoral Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)

LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverBristol, TN

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Hybrid
Core Civic logo

Licensed Psychologist

Core CivicClifton, TN

Psychologist
$150,000-$170,000
30+ days ago
Warrior Vets Medical Services P logo

Psychologist - WarriorVets Medical Services, PLLC - 100% Domestic Travel

Warrior Vets Medical Services PEmployer score · SilverNashville, TN

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Core Civic logo

Licensed Psychologist

Core CivicTennessee

Psychologist
$150,000-$170,000
30+ days ago
Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA logo

Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant) GS-0180-13

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VAMillington, TN

Psychologist
Up to $138,370
30+ days ago
ETSU logo

Integrated Clinical Psychologist

ETSUJohnson City, TN

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
Project Play Therapy logo

School Psychologist

Project Play TherapyNashville, TN

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
Hybrid
NEXUS DIAGNOSTICS LLC DBA SYNAPSE TBI logo

Mental Health Therapist / Clinical Psychologist

Nexus Diagnostics LLC DBA Synapse TBINashville, TN

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed
Hybrid
Stellar Therapy Services logo

School Psychologist

Stellar Therapy ServicesAltamont, TN

Psychologist
Pay not disclosed

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How Tennessee Compares for Psychologist Pay

Tennessee against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own psychologist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$145k
Pay rank
#7 of 47
Work-life balance
6.3/10 · #23
Open listings
83

Psychologist roles in Tennessee advertise $22k 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, Tennessee compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs TNWLBListings
Tennessee (this page)$145k—6.3/1083
Alabamaborders$140k−$5k6.6/1077
Mississippiborders$139k−$6k6.6/1044
Arkansasborders$130k−$15k6.5/1026
Georgiaborders$124k−$20k6.1/10170
Kentuckyborders$123k−$22k6.4/1050
North Carolinaborders$122k−$23k6.0/10127
Missouriborders$122k−$23k6.5/1088

“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states.

Psychologist Jobs in Tennessee: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Tennessee offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking psychologist jobs in tennessee. With 35+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 50% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Psychologist Jobs in Tennessee on this page have an average score of 5.2/10, with 50% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for psychologist jobs in tennessee include LifeStance Health, ETSU, Core Civic, Silver Lake Psychology, and more. Positions span psychologist jobs tennessee. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for psychologist jobs in tennessee, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Psychologist jobs in Tennessee.

How much do psychologists earn in Tennessee?

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 psychologists jobs available?

Yes — about 50% 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 psychologists 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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring psychologists in Tennessee right now?

Employers currently hiring for psychologist roles include LifeStance Health, ETSU, Core Civic, Silver Lake Psychology, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 35 psychologists positions in Tennessee 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.