The salary statistics of psychologists in the industry sector of health care and social assistance are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare psychologists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,580 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $79,770 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $109,720 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $154,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for psychologists in the industry sector of health care and social assistance. 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 $154,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $79,770. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid psychologists is $39,580.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of psychologists in the industry sector of health care and social assistance from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $79,770 | 3.52% | 17.96% |
| 2017 | $76,960 | 3.01% | - |
| 2016 | $74,640 | 6.24% | - |
| 2015 | $69,980 | 3.16% | - |
| 2014 | $67,770 | 3.28% | - |
| 2013 | $65,550 | 0.17% | - |
| 2012 | $65,440 | - | - |
The average salaries of psychologists in one industries in the health care and social assistance sector are shown below. For detailed psychologists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].