What is the overall salary for a psychologist?

Answer 1

A Ph.D. in Psychology makes $35,000- $75,000. As you can see this is a large gap which is very dependent upon the field of psychology that you enter. http://research.apa.org/doctoralsal01.html

Psychologists working in a private practice in Canada or the U.S. (those who are self-employed) can make more, depending on the type of work they do, how many individuals, groups, or organizations they work with, and their hourly rate. For example, in British Columbia most psychologists in private practice charge $160/hour for a therapy session.

Keep in mind that the word "Psychologist" is a legally protected term in most states and Canadian provinces. This means that having a Ph.D. in psychology does not qualify you to use the term "Psychologist"; individuals must pass exams, often a combination of written and oral exams, as well as pass a stringent credential review, to obtain Registration or Licensure as a Psychologist. Many states and provinces require a Ph.D. in order to provide this Licensure or Registration; a few will register individuals at the Master's level.

Answer 2

It all depends on what type of psychologist you want to be. The typical Base Salary for a Clinical Psychologist in United States is $51,418 to $76,827. The typical Base Salary for a School Psychologist in United States is $49,162 to $63,631. The typical Base Salary for a Forensic Psychologist in United States is $46,686 to $73,621. The typical Base Salary for a Industrial-Organizational Psychologist in United States is $51,415 to $76,828. The typical Hourly Rate for a Psychologist, Christian Counselingin United States is $19.05 to $45.03. The typical Base Salary for a Organizational Psychologist in United States is $58,053 to $87,419. The typical Base Salary for a Experimental Psychologist in United States is $49,091 to $68,469. The typical Base Salary for a Quantitative Psychologist in United States is $52,165 to $71,129. The typical Hourly Rate for a Dog Psychologist in United States is $8.78 to $12.81.

Answer 3

Psychologist salaries vary based on job placement. The highest paid psychologist would be a psychiatrist who earns on average $165,000 every year.