Vocational Psychologist

What We Do

A vocational psychologist works with patients to determine which are the best possible careers for them, and also to help them to work through any work related problems they are having.

Work Environment

A vocational psychologist can work for a job placement center, a mental health center, hospital, or in private practice.

How to Become

You will need to have a Ph.D. to work as a vocational psychologist.

Job Outlook

There should be a 14% increase in demand for psychologists in this field by 2020, which is average when compared to other jobs.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Vocational Psychologist was $ 45,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Vocational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide are 24% lower 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 Vocational Psychologist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

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

$ 45,000.00	N/A	$ 56,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

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

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

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