Average Clinical Psychology Salary

According to Payscale.com, the average annual clinical psychology salary was $77,800 in 2010.

Clinical Psychologist Salary by Years Experience

The overall 11-to-12 month median salary for licensed doctoral-level clinical psychologists was $77,800 in 2010. A further breakdown reveals the following average salaries of these clinical psychologists:

• 0 – 1 year: $51,309
• 0 – 4 years: $53,087
• 5 – 9 years: $63,935
• 10 – 19 years: $71,739
• 20 – 24 years: $75,727
• 25 – 29 years: $82,076
• 30+ years: $92, 582

Clinical Psychologist Salary by Employer Type

Salaries for clinical psychologists in the U.S. vary depending upon where you work. A survey based on type of workplace environment revealed the following median salaries:

• Hospital: $64,611
• Non-Profit Organization: $55,844
• Private Practice: $74,323
• College or University: $52,319
• School or School District: $57,644
• Federal Government: $81,840
• Company: $60,196

In many cases, it is possible to earn well over $125,000 as a clinical psychologist, depending on the career path you choose and your professional experience, because the APA also indicated that their salary data represents:

• Salaries for individuals who are employed full time (at least 35 hours per week in salaried positions)
• Net income after office expenses for self-employed individuals who are working at least 35 hours per week
• Net income for individuals with a full-time (at least 32 hours per week) independent practice

Because many psychologists have additional sources of income from multiple work activities and settings, this data may not represent total income.