Addictions Psychologist

What We Do

An addictions psychologist studies the cognitive, social and emotional processes that drive a person's addictions.

Work Environment

An addictions psychologist may work in private practice, in a university or in a clinic or rehab facility.

How to Become

To become a psychologist, you need to have at least a master's degree and get certification. A Ph.D. is needed to practice independently.

Job Outlook

Psychologists generally will see a 12% increase in job demand by 2022.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Addictions Psychologist was $ 28,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Addictions Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide are 52% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

You need to have a license to practice as a psychologist in all 50 states. Also, to practice on your own you must pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.

Education Requirements

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

Compare the Top Salary Sites

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

$ 28,000.00	N/A	$ 53,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

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

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

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