Clinical Psychologist Salary

Updated: 31 May 2012
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Salary$41,351 - $100,838  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $10,176  
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$43,116 - $121,766  
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Salary Range

Veterans Administration Medical Center$70,000 - $100,752
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Salary Range

Healthcare$49,388 - $102,574
Clinical Psychology$40,037 - $117,606
Community Mental Health$40,430 - $83,486
Psychotherapy$39,451 - $127,661
Health Care Services$47,367 - $99,738

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Key Statistics for Clinical Psychologist Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
60%
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Male
40%
male alumni
Salary:$51,757 - $78,769 $59,222 - $96,357
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
4%
1-4 years
39%
5-9 years
20%
10-19 years
20%
20 years or more
17%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Doctorate (PhD)$46,407 - $102,891
Doctorate (PhD), Psychology$48,647 - $101,553
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)$44,900 - $107,897
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology$41,648 - $97,585
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Psychology$51,008 - $104,130
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 76% dental benefits Dental: 59%
vision benefits Vision: 42% employee benefits None: 22%

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Clinical Psychologist

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$43,116 - $121,766
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Psychologist
$32,346 - $117,098
Clinical Therapist
$30,204 - $63,233
Mental Health Counselor
$26,351 - $60,139
 
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Clinical Psychologist

Salary Range

$43,116 - $121,766
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Forensic Psychologist
$30,431 - $104,190
Neuropsychologist
$48,653 - $148,244
Behavioral Health Director
$43,223 - $104,720
 

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What is the Average Psychologist Salary?

If you’re interested in becoming a clinical psychologist, be prepared to commit to significant education and training. Clinical psychologists generally earn a doctorate degree in psychology, although some psychologists may end their education with a master’s degree. While many clinical psychologists have a practice-oriented career focused on diagnosing and treating clients, others work in research, education, administrative positions and other areas. For those involved in providing therapy to clients, psychologists may deal with serious mental disorders as well as personal issues like divorce, grief, life changes and many other issues. Work settings for clinical psychologists include private offices, hospitals, health centers, universities and other settings. Some may choose to specialize in child psychology, neuropsychology or other areas. When it comes to income for a clinical psychologist, average salaries can be quite high. According to PayScale’s data showing a Psychologist Salary by Employer Type, self-employed clinical psychologists often earn higher average salaries than psychologists working in many other settings. There is high salary potential in this field,but it can take time to establish a practice and develop a stable clientele. For all psychologists, skills will continue to be honed and greater knowledge and expertise will be gained throughout a career. Luckily, salaries should also continue to increase along with experience, as shown on the chart comparing Psychologist Salary by Years Experience.

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