Forensic Psychologist

Forensic Psychologist Job Description

Psychologists, Forensic Provide services that are both clinical and forensic related. Assist in jury selection and case strategy. Provide expert opinion, testimony and briefs on the psychology of defendants. Provide treatment recommendations.

Forensic Psychologist Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Forensic Psychologist is $61273 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $119778. The lowest salary reported was $35179. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Forensic Psychologist is $27.5 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $37.5. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $17.5. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Forensic Psychologist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $976 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Forensic Psychologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $30,767 – $102,744
Georgia – n/a
Illinois – $46,452 – $75,000
New York – $29,361 – $86,554
North Carolina – n/a
Washington – $40,000 – $81,000

These are the highest paying cities for a Forensic Psychologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Los Angeles, California –
Chicago, Illinois –
Washington, District of Columbia –
San Diego, California –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Miami, Florida –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Forensic Psychologist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $61273 while in 2007 it was just $56823.51

A doctorate is the minimum degree that is required for people who want to earn the rewarding forensic psychologist salary. The first step is to obtain a bachelor’s degree in psychology. This degree requires four years of studying at a major university. Students then need to further their education and obtain their master’s degree. A master’s degree requires another two years of study. After this, students will finally be able to obtain their doctoral in forensic psychology. This may take another two years. Some universities streamline the entire process and enable students to earn their doctorate and master’s in as little as three years. This is an ideal way to get on the fast track to a rewarding career.