Salary for Clinical Psychologists

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This occupation has now been updated to Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Also known as:  Child Psychologist, Child Psychometrist, Clinical Psychologist, Eating Disorder Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Geropsychologist, Pediatric Psychologist, School Psychologist, School Psychometrist, Vocational Psychologist

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Clinical psychologsits use a variety of diagnostic techniques, interviews with family and other relevant individuals, patient interviews, medical histories, and psychological tests in order to determine the presence of psychological disorders. These professionals may incorporate numerous treatment methods into their practices, and tailor treatment plans to meet patient needs and goals. They aim to help individuals become more well-adjusted in society. Additionally, they may consult with or be consulted by a patient's other physicians and/or therapists regarding care. Doctoral degrees are almost always required for this occupation, andadditional licensing may be required.

A Clinical Psychologist will normally receive a salary between $46,410 and $138,550 depending on tenure and industry expertise. will usually earn a wage of eigthy-nine thousand two hundred and ninety dollars each year.

can receive the highest pay in California, where they get an average salary rate of just about $115,830. People with this job title can make the highest salaries in Health Care and Social Assistance, where they can get salary pay of $97,820.

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SALARY TREND

The annual compensation for this career has gone up since 2004. Salaries have increased by an average of 57.64 percent nationwide in that time.

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INDUSTRIES

Clinical Psychologists tend to make the most in the following industries:

Health Care and Social Assistance
$97,820
Management of Companies and Enterprises
$96,860
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$94,800
Administrative, Support and Waste Management Services
$93,090
Public Administration
$92,440
Finance and Insurance
$89,450

In general, they earn less within the industries below:

Other Services (except Public Administration)
$58,520
Educational Services
$80,600
Finance and Insurance
$89,450
Public Administration
$92,440
Administrative, Support and Waste Management Services
$93,090
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$94,800
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