Military Psychologist

What We Do

A military psychologist works with military personnel to help them to cope with various mental and emotional challegnes. They frequently work with service members who either are on deployment or recently returned from deployment.

Work Environment

Most military psychologists work on a military base either in the US or abroad.

How to Become

The vast majority of military psychologists have a Ph.D. in the field of psychology, and several years of military experience.

Job Outlook

The overall demand for psychologists is going to increase by 12% by 2022, but the demand in this field could vary a good deal, depending upon which branch of the military you are working in.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Military Psychologist was $ 81,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide are 36% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

You must be licensed in your state to practice as a psychologist, and you have to have had an internship, and one or two years of professional experience. You also need to have passed the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.

Education Requirements

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

Compare the Top Salary Sites

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

$ 81,000.00	N/A	$ 61,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

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

Alabama - $ 81,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alabama are the same as average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 81,000.00
Alaska - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 24% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 62,000.00
Arizona - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 16% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 68,000.00
Arkansas - $ 79,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 79,000.00
California - $ 87,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 87,000.00
Colorado - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 12% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 71,000.00
Connecticut - $ 93,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 14% higher than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 93,000.00
DC - $ 98,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 21% higher than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 98,000.00
Delaware - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 11% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 72,000.00
Florida - $ 76,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Florida are 6% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 76,000.00
Georgia - $ 93,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 93,000.00
Hawaii - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 51,000.00
Idaho - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 36% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 52,000.00
Illinois - $ 91,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 12% higher than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 91,000.00
Indiana - $ 78,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 78,000.00
Iowa - $ 79,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 3% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 79,000.00
Kansas - $ 73,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 10% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 73,000.00
Kentucky - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 69,000.00
Louisiana - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 15% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 69,000.00
Maine - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maine are 13% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 70,000.00
Maryland - $ 83,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 2% higher than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 83,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 96,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 19% higher than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 96,000.00
Michigan - $ 82,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 82,000.00
Minnesota - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 71,000.00
Mississippi - $ 86,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 6% higher than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 86,000.00
Missouri - $ 79,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 79,000.00
Montana - $ 74,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Montana are 9% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 74,000.00
Nebraska - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 59,000.00
Nevada - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 20% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 65,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 80,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 2% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 80,000.00
New Jersey - $ 87,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 7% higher than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 87,000.00
New Mexico - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 71,000.00
New York - $ 98,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 98,000.00
North Carolina - $ 78,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 3% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 78,000.00
North Dakota - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 12% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 71,000.00
Ohio - $ 78,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 78,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 74,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 9% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 74,000.00
Oregon - $ 77,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 77,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 77,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 5% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 77,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 7% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 75,000.00
South Carolina - $ 78,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 4% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 78,000.00
South Dakota - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 61,000.00
Tennessee - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 75,000.00
Texas - $ 78,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 78,000.00
Utah - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 63,000.00
Vermont - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 72,000.00
Virginia - $ 81,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 81,000.00
Washington - $ 81,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington are the same as average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 81,000.00
West Virginia - $ 77,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 5% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 77,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 72,000.00
Wyoming - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 16% lower than average Military Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Military Psychologist $ 68,000.00

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