Social Psychologist

What We Do

A social psychologist investigates the behavior of groups including how people behave in groups and how being in the presence of others influences individual behavior.

Work Environment

Most social psychologists work in schools, universities, or medical centers.

How to Become

You generally need to have a Ph.D. to work in this field.

Job Outlook

The demand for social psychologists will increase by 10% by 2022, which is about average when compared to other professional positions.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Social Psychologist was $ 62,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide are 4% 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 Social Psychologist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

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

$ 62,000.00	N/A	$ 55,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

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

Alabama - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alabama are the same as average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 62,000.00
Alaska - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 24% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 47,000.00
Arizona - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 16% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 52,000.00
Arkansas - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 60,000.00
California - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 66,000.00
Colorado - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 12% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 55,000.00
Connecticut - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 14% higher than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 71,000.00
DC - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 21% higher than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 75,000.00
Delaware - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 11% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 55,000.00
Florida - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Florida are 6% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 58,000.00
Georgia - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 71,000.00
Hawaii - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 39,000.00
Idaho - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 36% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 40,000.00
Illinois - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 12% higher than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 70,000.00
Indiana - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 59,000.00
Iowa - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 3% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 60,000.00
Kansas - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 10% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 56,000.00
Kentucky - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 52,000.00
Louisiana - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 15% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 53,000.00
Maine - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maine are 13% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 54,000.00
Maryland - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 2% higher than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 63,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 74,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 19% higher than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 74,000.00
Michigan - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 63,000.00
Minnesota - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 54,000.00
Mississippi - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 6% higher than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 66,000.00
Missouri - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 61,000.00
Montana - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Montana are 9% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 56,000.00
Nebraska - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 45,000.00
Nevada - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 20% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 49,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 2% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 61,000.00
New Jersey - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 7% higher than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 66,000.00
New Mexico - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 54,000.00
New York - $ 75,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 75,000.00
North Carolina - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 3% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 60,000.00
North Dakota - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 12% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 54,000.00
Ohio - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 59,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 9% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 56,000.00
Oregon - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 59,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 5% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 59,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 7% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 57,000.00
South Carolina - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 4% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 59,000.00
South Dakota - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 46,000.00
Tennessee - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 57,000.00
Texas - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 60,000.00
Utah - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 48,000.00
Vermont - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 55,000.00
Virginia - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 62,000.00
Washington - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Washington are the same as average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 62,000.00
West Virginia - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 5% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 59,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 55,000.00
Wyoming - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 16% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Psychologist $ 52,000.00

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