All About Psychologists

Occupation Description All psychologists not listed separately.

Types of Psychologist Jobs

• Developmental Psychologist
• Forensic Psychologist
• Scientific Linguist
• Psychometrist
• Sports Psychologist

Job Outlook for Psychologists

There were about 17,400 jobs for Psychologists in 2016 (in the United States).

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.5% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,800 new jobs for Psychologists by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,300 positions for Psychologist per year.

The states with the most job growth for Psychologists are Florida, California, and New York.

Watch out if you plan on working in Oregon, South Dakota, or Oklahoma. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of a Psychologist

The typical yearly salary for Psychologists is somewhere between $41,220 and $127,510. The median salary is $100,770.

How much do Psychologists make in each U.S. state?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
California	$114,860
Maryland	$112,330
Kansas	$102,910
Washington	$102,760
New York	$99,640
New Hampshire	$98,410
Virginia	$97,200
Florida	$96,640
Connecticut	$96,180
Georgia	$95,940
District of Columbia	$95,380
Hawaii	$94,260
Minnesota	$93,310
Ohio	$92,900
South Carolina	$92,560
Kentucky	$91,020
Texas	$90,780
Alabama	$90,050
Oklahoma	$89,300
Indiana	$88,470
Michigan	$88,120
Pennsylvania	$87,940
Arizona	$87,600
Illinois	$87,410
Idaho	$87,410
Tennessee	$87,260
Missouri	$86,730
Utah	$86,340
South Dakota	$84,200
New Mexico	$84,080
Colorado	$83,630
Massachusetts	$83,550
Arkansas	$83,030
West Virginia	$82,970
Maine	$82,790
Mississippi	$81,610
Wisconsin	$80,620
Louisiana	$76,510
Nevada	$74,060
Rhode Island	$73,080
Montana	$69,870

Where Psychologists Work

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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