Salary and Employment of Clinical Psychologists
According to BlS.gov, approximately 34% of psychologists are self-employed, mostly in private practices. Median salary of US clinical psychologists was $64,140 in 2008 (bls.gov). The field is projected to grow at an average pace. Doctoral degree holders from a leading university in an applied specialty will face the best prospects. M.A. degree holders will face keen competition for jobs while there will be very limited positions for those with B.A. degrees in the field of psychology (see reference: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm#outlook). Average doctoral starting and post-doctoral salaries range from $25,000–90,000.
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