Applied Sports Psychologist

What We Do

An Applied Sports Psychologist works with athletes to rehabilitate injuries that are incurred during practices and games. They also assist in transitions between careers and communication within the team. They may also work with parents and coaches.

Work Environment

Applied Sports Psychologists may work out of private offices, at sports centers or travel with teams and individual athletes.

How to Become

In order to work as a psychologist, a Master's is required, although some employers may ask for applications with Ph.D.'s. Work experience within the field is also a plus.

Job Outlook

By 2022, psychology jobs have the ability to grow by 12%.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Applied Sports Psychologist was $ 97,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide are 67% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

All 50 states require licensure to practice psychology, even in the world of sports.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Applied Sports Psychologist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Applied Sports Psychologist from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Applied Sports Psychologist:
Below are the salaries for Applied Sports Psychologist, as quoted by the top job websites:

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Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 98,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 98,000.00
Alaska - $ 73,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 73,000.00
Arizona - $ 80,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 80,000.00
Arkansas - $ 97,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 97,000.00
California - $ 104,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 104,000.00
Colorado - $ 86,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 86,000.00
Connecticut - $ 112,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 112,000.00
DC - $ 121,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 121,000.00
Delaware - $ 85,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 85,000.00
Florida - $ 90,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 90,000.00
Georgia - $ 111,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 111,000.00
Hawaii - $ 61,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 61,000.00
Idaho - $ 65,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 65,000.00
Illinois - $ 110,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 110,000.00
Indiana - $ 94,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 94,000.00
Iowa - $ 95,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 95,000.00
Kansas - $ 89,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 89,000.00
Kentucky - $ 83,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 83,000.00
Louisiana - $ 84,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 84,000.00
Maine - $ 86,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 86,000.00
Maryland - $ 100,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 100,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 116,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 116,000.00
Michigan - $ 98,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 98,000.00
Minnesota - $ 85,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 85,000.00
Mississippi - $ 101,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 101,000.00
Missouri - $ 95,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 95,000.00
Montana - $ 86,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 86,000.00
Nebraska - $ 71,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 71,000.00
Nevada - $ 75,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 75,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 96,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 96,000.00
New Jersey - $ 105,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 105,000.00
New Mexico - $ 85,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 85,000.00
New York - $ 117,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 117,000.00
North Carolina - $ 93,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 93,000.00
North Dakota - $ 86,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 86,000.00
Ohio - $ 93,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 93,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 89,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 89,000.00
Oregon - $ 93,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 93,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 93,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 93,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 89,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 89,000.00
South Carolina - $ 94,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 94,000.00
South Dakota - $ 73,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 73,000.00
Tennessee - $ 89,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 89,000.00
Texas - $ 94,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 94,000.00
Utah - $ 76,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 76,000.00
Vermont - $ 86,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 86,000.00
Virginia - $ 97,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 97,000.00
Washington - $ 99,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 99,000.00
West Virginia - $ 92,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 92,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 86,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 86,000.00
Wyoming - $ 81,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Applied Sports Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Applied Sports Psychologist $ 81,000.00

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