Psychologist and Counselor Salaries

Psychology salaries vary. See what you'll earn after you get your online psychology degree.

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Psychologist Salaries

How much can you expect to earn as a psychiatrist, general psychologist or psychologist specializing in a particular field of psychology? Here are 2007 median earnings statistics by psychology specialty.

Job Title/Specialty Median Salary

School Psychologist $63,510

Industrial-Organizational Psychologist $80,820

Forensic Psychologist $59,732

Sports Psychologist $54,000

Developmental Psychologist $64,496

Educational Psychologist $58,820

Experimental Psychologist $56,505

Neuropsychologist $79,570

Social Psychologist $64,496

Psychiatrist Salary

You'll need to attend medical school to become a psychiatrist and earn an MD degree. In residency, you'll receive specialized training in the field of psychiatry in addition to all general medical school training.

Job Title/Specialty Median Salary

Psychiatrist (Private Practice) $147,620

Counselor and Therapist Salaries

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2007, here are the median salaries for some counseling and therapist specialties.

Job Title/Specialty Median Salary

Substance Abuse Counselor $40,540

Behavioral Disorder Counselor $40,540

Mental Health Counselor $39,450

Marriage and Family Counselor $45,310

Vocational Counselor $46,415

Rehabilitation Counselor $35,000

Clinical Therapist $35,000

School Counselor $46,415

Social Worker Salary

Here are the median projected incomes for social work specialties. This table will give you an idea of your average salary and allow you to better prepare for a bright future helping others.

Job Title/Specialty Median Salary

Child Welfare Worker $34,820

Medical Social Worker $43,025

Aging/Gerontology Specialist $42,780

Psychotherapy Social Worker $33,920

School Social Worker $40,000

Medical/Clinical Social Worker $52,509

Development Disabilities Specialist $55,000

Salary Sources: Salary.com, SalaryWizard.com, Speedyceus.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov), socialworkschool.tripod.com, socialworkers.org, payscale.com

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Psychology Career Outlook

Here are some interesting career facts about psychology jobs:

About 34 percent of psychologists are self-employed, compared with only 8 percent of all workers.
Competition for admission to graduate psychology programs is keen.
Overall employment of psychologists is expected to grow faster than average.
Job prospects should be the best for people who have a doctoral degree in an applied specialty, such as counseling or health, and those with a specialist or doctoral degree in school psychology.