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Psychologist Salary

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Updated: 19 May 2013

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Psychologist 2013 Total Pay (?

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$39,511 - $136,423

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $69,021

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$38,252 - $108,065
Bonus	$0.00 - $9,978
Profit Sharing	$0.00 - $9,787
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$39,511 - $136,423
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 19 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 569

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Psychologist Tasks

Administer and interpret psychological tests and measurements, and document results internally and for patients.
Guide patients through treatment regimens like behavior modification, psychotherapy, and group therapy.
Respond to crises with appropriate interventions and change treatment plans to respond to changing circumstances.
Conduct psychological exams, providing recommendations about courses of treatment and diagnosis.
Participate in and recruit for applied research in psychology.

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Companies and Industries for Psychologist Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Kaiser Permanente	$75,000 - $129,000

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Health Care	$40,206 - $102,966
Clinical Psychologist's Office	$36,472 - $113,178
Counseling Services	$33,828 - $89,890
Community Mental Health Center	$35,889 - $91,439
College or University	$37,792 - $99,883

Key Statistics for Psychologist Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 62%			Male 38%
Salary:	$46,169 - $77,838			$60,639 - $96,715

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

37%

5-9 years

20%

10-19 years

20%

20 years or more

15%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Doctorate (PhD)	$46,052 - $120,323
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology	$40,089 - $109,262
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)	$42,378 - $103,042
Doctorate (PhD), Psychology	$50,893 - $126,440
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Psychology	$57,945 - $130,093

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 74%		Dental: 57%
	Vision: 43%		None: 24%

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