Psychologists, all other vs. Clinical and counseling psychologists vs. School psychologists
| Measure | Psychologists, all other | Clinical and counseling psychologists | School psychologists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage (May 2025) | $110,840 | $100,580 | $95,990 |
| 10th percentile wage | $54,990 | $55,170 | $63,070 |
| 90th percentile wage | $168,520 | $180,960 | $142,330 |
| Employment (May 2025) | 18,820 | 75,990 | 63,940 |
| Projected change, 2025 to 2035 | +2.3% | +11.7% | +0.8% |
| Openings per year | 3,500 | 4,100 | 3,400 |
| Typical entry education | Master's degree | Doctoral or professional degree | Master's degree |
| Related work experience | None | None | None |
| On-the-job training | Internship/residency | Internship/residency | Internship/residency |
| O*NET Job Zone (1 to 5) | Data unavailable | 5 | 5 |
| Self-employed share | 67.2% | 4.8% | 0.3% |
| Top skills | Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Critical Thinking | Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Active Listening, Writing | |
| Licenses and certifications in our library | None listed | None listed | None listed |
Wages Verified data describe all workers in each occupation, not starting pay. Growth and openings are Official projection. Highlighted cells mark the highest median wage and fastest projected growth.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: National Center for O*NET Development for USDOL/ETA, O*NET 31.0 Database (August 2026 release). Database release 31.0, August 2026; element dates vary by occupation. Published August 25, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.