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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

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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

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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

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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.

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