Licensed Clinical Psychologist

What We Do

Licensed Clinical Psychologists diagnose mental disorders and treat issues like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists don't prescribe medications, but use psychotherapy.

Work Environment

Licensed Clinical Psychologists work in hospitals, private clinics, health centers, and schools as well as other healthcare facilities.

How to Become

Most psychologists in this field require a doctoral degree, as well as training through various internships.

Job Outlook

The BLS proposes that there will be job growth of 22% by 2022.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Licensed Clinical Psychologist was $ 70,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide are 21% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

State licenses are required to work as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. In order to gain certification through the board, oral and written tests must be passed.

Education Requirements

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

Compare the Top Salary Sites

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

$ 70,000.00	$ 94,910.00	$ 56,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

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

Alabama - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 71,000.00
Alaska - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 52,000.00
Arizona - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 58,000.00
Arkansas - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 70,000.00
California - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 75,000.00
Colorado - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 62,000.00
Connecticut - $ 81,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 81,000.00
DC - $ 87,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 87,000.00
Delaware - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 62,000.00
Florida - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 65,000.00
Georgia - $ 80,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 80,000.00
Hawaii - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 44,000.00
Idaho - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 47,000.00
Illinois - $ 80,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 80,000.00
Indiana - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 68,000.00
Iowa - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 69,000.00
Kansas - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 64,000.00
Kentucky - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 60,000.00
Louisiana - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 61,000.00
Maine - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 62,000.00
Maryland - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 72,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 84,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 84,000.00
Michigan - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 71,000.00
Minnesota - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 61,000.00
Mississippi - $ 73,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 73,000.00
Missouri - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 69,000.00
Montana - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 62,000.00
Nebraska - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 51,000.00
Nevada - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 54,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 69,000.00
New Jersey - $ 76,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 76,000.00
New Mexico - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 62,000.00
New York - $ 85,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 85,000.00
North Carolina - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 67,000.00
North Dakota - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 63,000.00
Ohio - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 67,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 64,000.00
Oregon - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 67,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 68,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 64,000.00
South Carolina - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 68,000.00
South Dakota - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 53,000.00
Tennessee - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 65,000.00
Texas - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 68,000.00
Utah - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 55,000.00
Vermont - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 62,000.00
Virginia - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 70,000.00
Washington - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 71,000.00
West Virginia - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 66,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 63,000.00
Wyoming - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Licensed Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Licensed Clinical Psychologist $ 58,000.00

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