The salary statistics and trend of psychologists in the industry of services for the elderly and persons with disabilities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare psychologists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,610 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,710 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $96,550 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $120,630 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $136,810 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for psychologists in the industry of services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) psychologists is $136,810. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $96,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent psychologists is $40,610.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of psychologists in the industry of Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $96,550 | 16.50% | 51.23% |
| 2016 | $80,620 | 20.42% | - |
| 2015 | $64,160 | 12.33% | - |
| 2014 | $56,250 | 5.46% | - |
| 2013 | $53,180 | 11.45% | - |
| 2012 | $47,090 | - | - |
The average salaries of psychologists in 38 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of psychologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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