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Psychologists

Median Salary
117,750
Job Outlook
+7%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

All psychologists not listed separately.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 13,000 openings for psychologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$39,370

10%

$117,750

Median

$143,350

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Psychology, General
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Early Childhood and Family Studies
  • Educational Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Child Development
  • Health/Medical Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Performance and Sport Psychology
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • Applied Psychology
  • Adult Development and Aging
  • Psychology, Other
  • Community Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Neuroscience
  • Transpersonal/Spiritual Psychology
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
  • Social Psychology
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
  • Clinical Child Psychology
  • Personality Psychology
  • Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
  • Family Psychology
  • Comparative Psychology

Skills and Interest

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