Psychologists, All Other: Career Profile
All psychologists not listed separately.
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The Daily Work of Psychologists, All Other Perform?
Other Psychologists, All Other Job Titles
Common job titles for this role include:
- Behavior Analyst
- Behavioral Analyst
- Behavioral Scientist
- Behavioral Specialist
- Biopsychologist
- Developmental Psychologist
- Ethnologist
- Experimental Psychologist
Employment and Demand
The U.S. employs around 29,091 psychologists, all other working in the United States today. Demand is forecast to grow by +4.1% over the projection horizon.
Salary for Psychologists, All Other
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual median | $73,521 |
| Hourly median | $35.35 |
| 10th percentile | $43,778 |
| 25th percentile | $58,649 |
| 75th percentile | $88,393 |
| 90th percentile | $103,265 |
Compensation varies based on experience, location, and industry.
Psychologists, All Other Salary by State
| State | Annual median salary |
|---|---|
| California | $147,650 |
| Oklahoma | $147,010 |
| Nevada | $144,390 |
| Nebraska | $137,990 |
| North Carolina | $137,130 |
| South Carolina | $135,950 |
| Tennessee | $135,570 |
| Alabama | $134,370 |
| Kansas | $133,540 |
| Connecticut | $132,040 |
| Ohio | $131,310 |
| South Dakota | $128,560 |
| Massachusetts | $128,180 |
| Arizona | $128,040 |
| Missouri | $127,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $126,460 |
| Virginia | $125,630 |
| New Jersey | $124,800 |
| Kentucky | $124,550 |
| Indiana | $123,880 |
| Iowa | $123,740 |
| Florida | $123,610 |
| Maryland | $123,490 |
| Idaho | $122,720 |
| Puerto Rico | $120,270 |
| Washington | $120,080 |
| Colorado | $118,640 |
| Arkansas | $118,600 |
| District of Columbia | $117,960 |
| New York | $113,730 |
| Georgia | $113,730 |
| Louisiana | $113,620 |
| Mississippi | $111,430 |
| Rhode Island | $111,310 |
| Minnesota | $110,190 |
| Wisconsin | $107,540 |
| Utah | $90,270 |
| Oregon | $82,960 |
| Texas | $81,830 |
| Illinois | $81,270 |
| Michigan | $78,670 |
| Vermont | $76,490 |
| New Hampshire | $75,990 |
| Maine | $63,490 |
| West Virginia | $41,900 |
Where Psychologists, All Other Earn the Most
Compensation for psychologists, all other vary by region. Top regions by median wage:
| Region | Median annual wage | Share of U.S. jobs | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Western US | $129,810 | 16.6% | 1.27 |
| Plains States | $120,900 | 5.3% | 0.88 |
| Middle Atlantic | $120,815 | 15.9% | 1.29 |
| Other U.S. Territories | $120,270 | 0.4% | 0.67 |
| Southeast | $120,151 | 21.7% | 1.00 |
| Rocky Mountains | $119,237 | 2.4% | 1.00 |
| New England | $105,682 | 7.2% | 1.92 |
| Great Lakes | $99,377 | 15.9% | 1.56 |
Where the Jobs Cluster
| Metro area | State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | CA | $169,330 | 110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | CA | $160,640 | 500 |
| Fresno, CA | CA | $157,240 | 40 |
| Reno, NV | NV | $151,900 | 30 |
| Asheville, NC | NC | $149,990 | 50 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | OK | $147,910 | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | NC | $147,830 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | CA | $146,350 | 240 |
Which Industries Hire Psychologists, All Other
The largest employers of psychologists, all other work in these industries:
| Industry | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 7,200 | $81,270 |
| Educational Services | 980 | $80,130 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 300 | $102,990 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 100 | $112,250 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 40 | $140,730 |
The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.
Top Programs to Study For This Career
Students preparing for psychologists, all other typically earn programs in:
Psychology
24 programs across 4 majors
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
3 programs across 1 majors
Social Sciences
1 programs across 1 majors
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
1 programs across 1 majors
References
This profile draws on the following authoritative sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for employment and wage data by state and industry.
- BLS Employment Projections for total employment and growth forecasts.
- O*NET (Occupational Information Network) for skills, knowledge, tasks, work activities, work context, technology, and education-zone data.
SOC code: 19-3039.00 (Psychologists, All Other).