Doctorate (PhD), Psychology Degree Salary

Updated: 28 May 2012
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Employees with a Doctorate (PhD), Psychology Degree
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Clinical Psychologist$48,772 - $101,624  
  
Assistant Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education$44,510 - $83,124  
Psychologist$57,812 - $100,331  
Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education$44,124 - $130,129  
Neuropsychologist$62,857 - $153,000  
Research Scientist$53,452 - $101,062  
School Psychologist$43,288 - $65,889  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 28 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 454
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Key Statistics for Employees with a Doctorate (PhD), Psychology Degree

Popular Schools

Salary Range

California School of Professional Psychology$35,235 - $119,195
Harvard University$50,000 - $96,761
University of Michigan$73,231 - $117,916
University of Kansas$50,000 - $70,000
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)$65,244 - $140,000
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Popular Cities

Salary Range

New York, New York$34,728 - $244,679
Los Angeles, California$50,000 - $147,395
Chicago, Illinois$45,000 - $174,857
Washington, District of Columbia$66,870 - $130,893
San Francisco, California$56,673 - $135,741
Gender
Female
57%
female alumni
 
Male
43%
male alumni
Salary:$57,862 - $90,030 $61,893 - $108,876

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