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Suggested Studies	Master's
Salary, Typical	$90,010
Salary Range	$42k - $117k
Number of Jobs, 2011	10,580
Job Openings per Year (est.)	870

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Psychologist Training and Jobs

Schools and Degrees

Many schools offer graduate degrees in psychology. Also, The American Board of Professional Psychology provides specialty certifications in numerous areas.

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Training and Education

Obtaining a master's degree will help job seekers. Psychologists with four or more years of college are 99% of the total.

Job Overview

Psychologists study human behavior. They're involved in various areas including social service in clinics, government agencies, schools and private industry. They help emotionally or mentally disturbed patients make adjustments to life. Some psychologists are involved in research or teaching.

Some of the areas of specialization are clinical psychology, school psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and experimental or research psychology.

Job Requirements

Most psychologists are required to have a master's or doctoral degree and a license. Psychologists seeking an independent practice are usually required to have a doctoral degree. Psychologists who have a doctoral degree also work in clinical positions, teach, perform research or are involved with administrative duties.

Psychologists who have a master's degree have opportunities for employment as an industrial organizational psychologist. They can also be a psychological assistant and work under the supervision of a psychologist who has a doctoral degree. They may also conduct research or perform psychological evaluations.

Every state requires psychologists who are working in independent practice, or providing any type of patient care to meet certification or licensing requirements. Licensing laws vary by the type of position and by state.

Nature of Work

Provide individual group or family therapy
Give diagnostic tests
Collaborate with physicians and other specialists to develop and implement intervention and treatment programs for patients
Create and implement behavior modification programs

Area Job Conditions

Where are jobs most numerous? Eugene (Oregon), Boulder (Colorado), and Gainesville (Florida). Least common? Nassau (New York), St. Louis (Missouri), and Atlanta (Georgia).

Salaries vary across the country, from highest in Sacramento (California), Oakland (California), and San Francisco (California) to lowest in Tallahassee (Florida), Seattle (Washington), and Allentown (Pennsylvania).

Part-Time and Self Employment

Whether by choice or necessity, 24% of psychologists work part-time. About 27% of workers do not work for a company or organization.

Psychologists by Metropolitan Area (city and its surroundings)

In the table below, a Job Density near 0% means the area has an average number of people in this occupation, for its population. A higher or lower Job Density (e.g., +22% or -45%) tells you there are that many more or fewer workers of that type there than in the average US metro area. So, the higher the number, the more common the occupation.

Arizona

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Phoenix	$106,000	110	+15%

California

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Los Angeles	$89,000	390	+77%
Oakland	$92,000	120	+122%
Riverside	$88,000	80	+22%
San Francisco	$96,000	110	+104%
San Jose		90	+85%

Colorado

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Colorado Springs	$80,000	50	+275%
Denver	$83,000	60	-11%

Connecticut

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
New Haven	$89,000	100	+592%

District of Columbia

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Washington	$102,000	280	+112%

Florida

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Fort Lauderdale	$55,000	100	+165%
Gainesville	$81,000	40	+546%
Jacksonville	$128,000	30	-8%
Orlando	$81,000	140	+154%
Pensacola	$79,000	50	+551%
Tampa	$83,000	160	+158%
West Palm Beach	$97,000	30	+7%

Georgia

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Atlanta	$72,000	100	-20%
Augusta	$81,000	50	+364%

Idaho

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Boise	$90,000	30	+117%

Illinois

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Chicago	$100,000	150	-27%

Indiana

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Indianapolis	$82,000	40	-18%

Louisiana

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Alexandria	$82,000	30	+863%
New Orleans	$76,000	80	+180%

Maryland

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Baltimore	$85,000	250	+251%

Massachusetts

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Boston	$79,000	230	+143%
Springfield	$81,000	60	+278%

Michigan

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Ann Arbor	$78,000	80	+820%
Grand Rapids	$63,000	80	+295%

Minnesota

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Minneapolis	$76,000	90	-7%
Rochester	$57,000	40	+673%

Missouri

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Kansas City	$85,000	70	+27%
St Louis	$78,000	70	-4%

New Jersey

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Edison	$99,000	30	-46%
Newark	$76,000	40	-26%

New Mexico

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Albuquerque	$69,000	90	+335%

New York

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Albany	$75,000	50	+106%
Buffalo	$71,000	40	+34%
Nassau	$88,000	90	+31%
New York	$101,000	350	+23%
Rochester	$76,000	40	+47%
Syracuse	$74,000	40	+139%

Ohio

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Cincinnati	$77,000	90	+63%
Cleveland	$80,000	80	+44%
Columbus	$87,000	30	-40%
Dayton	$95,000	80	+290%

Oregon

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Eugene	$98,000	140	+1830%
Portland	$84,000	100	+80%

Pennsylvania

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Allentown	$77,000	40	+116%
Philadelphia	$89,000	140	+35%
Pittsburgh	$82,000	150	+141%

Rhode Island

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Providence	$65,000	80	+166%

Tennessee

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Nashville	$79,000	40	0%

Texas

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Austin	$85,000	30	-30%
Dallas	$80,000	70	-39%
Fort Worth	$77,000	60	+28%
Houston	$88,000	70	-51%
San Antonio	$84,000	140	+196%

Virginia

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Richmond	$80,000	50	+50%
Roanoke	$72,000	40	+395%
Virginia Beach	$89,000	60	+46%

Washington

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Seattle	$69,000	130	+70%
Tacoma	$85,000	120	+754%

Wisconsin

City and Area	Median Salary	Employees	Job Density
Milwaukee	$76,000	150	+232%

^*FOOTNOTES: Job Facts salary and numbers data is based on US Department of Labor Statistics data for 2011. Other data on page may be from earlier years. Typical salary is given as median salary, where 50% in the job make more and 50% less. Salary range is Job Hunt's estimates of typical starting salary as being at the 10th percentile of reported pay and typical top end salary, for the most senior workers, as being at the 90th. Job openings is an estimate of new jobs every year due to growth plus those leaving the field. Where NA is given data is not available. Suggested studies is based on Job Hunt research, suggesting a minimum degree level that is judged to offer the best opportunities for entry-level employment. This Psychologists schools and career page was originally researched by CityTownInfo.com.

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