Neuropsychologist
Neuropsychologist Job Description
Neuropsychologists are health specialists who deal with neurological disorders.
Neuropsychologist Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Neuropsychologist is $87184 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $130993. The lowest salary was $51601. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Neuropsychologist is $43.35 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $65.14. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $25.66. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Neuropsychologist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $512 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $11000 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Neuropsychologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $77,000 – $109,250
Michigan – $83,524 – $108,206
New Jersey – $65,496 – $122,500
New York – $58,326 – $77,662
Pennsylvania – n/a
Texas – $76,302 – $123,699
Wisconsin – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Neuropsychologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Dallas, Texas –
Los Angeles, California –
Fort Worth, Texas –
Detroit, Michigan –
Ann Arbor, Michigan –
San Francisco, California –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Neuropsychologist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $87184 while in 2007 it was just $80852.91
Work Enviornment
Neuropsychologists work in a number of medical settings, including university medical centers and government health care facilities. Others work in private practice, often in conjunction with other medical professionals, including psychiatrists and psychologists.
Specialized Fields
Clinical neuropsychologists work with patients of all ages who have suffered traumatic brain injuries or other cerebral ailments, such as seizures and strokes, as well as victims of learning disabilities. Their area of expertise is in the structure and functioning of the brain and how they affect or cause certain conditions or behaviors. They are usually involved in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, including the rehabilitation process. One of the largest employers of neuropsychologists is the federal government. Forensic neuropsychology plays a major role in the American court system in helping to explain human behavior and actions.
How To Become a Neuropsychologist
Although neuropsychologists are not medical doctors, their training is similar. Those who practice in the U.S. are required to obtain a four-year undergraduate degree in psychology and then a doctoral degree that will involve four to five years of schooling. The practical portion of their education consists of a one-year internship and two years of residency training, although the latter can be as long as three or four years. As part of their post-doctoral education, neuropsychologists will participate in a number of activities, including research projects, the evaluation and treatment of patients, educational seminars and other course work.
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 45% of Neuropsychologists were males while 55% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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