how much do clinical psychologist get paid per year?
ever since i was really little i have wanted a career that helps people and i think i have found it so i am interested in becoming a clinical psychologist and i wanna know how much i would get paid for this career. thank you. #doctor
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Daniela Silva
Daniela’s Answer
Hi Sofia,
Salaries actually vary widely depending upon educational level, specialty area and years of experience. Some individuals working in the field of psychology earn around $30,000 a year, while others earn six-figure salaries. The following are some of the average salaries for different psychology jobs.
Salaries for Various Psychology Jobs
Career Counselor: $46,000
Clinical Psychologist: $63,000
Cognitive Psychologist: $55,000
Counselor: $47,530
Developmental Psychologist: $56,500
Engineering Psychologist: $79,818
Experimental Psychologist: $56,500
Forensic Psychologist: $59,440
Health Psychologist: $40,000 (entry-level) to $85,000 (advanced-level)
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist: $97,820
Psychiatrist: $144,020
Neuropsychologist: $79,570
School Counselor: $53,750
School Psychologist: $59,440
Sports Psychologist: $54,000
Substance Abuse Counselor: $59,460
In: http://psychology.about.com/od/careersinpsychology/a/psychologist-salaries.htm
Best!