From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm):
Median annual earnings of salaried psychologists were $48,596 in 2000. Median annual earnings were $48,320 for clinical, counseling, and school psychologists and $66,880 for industrial-organizational psychologists. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of psychologists in 2000 were as follows:
Hospitals $52,460
Elementary and secondary schools 51,310
Offices of other health practitioners 50,990
Offices and clinics of medical doctors 47,890
Individual and family services 35,720
The Federal Government recognizes education and experience in certifying applicants for entry-level positions. In general, the starting salary for psychologists having a bachelor's degree was about $21,900 in 2001; those with superior academic records could begin at $27,200. Psychologists with a master's degree and 1 year of experience could start at $33,300. Psychologists having a Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree and 1 year of internship could start at $40,200, and some individuals with experience could start at $48,200. Beginning salaries were slightly higher in selected areas of the country where the prevailing local pay level was higher. The average annual salary for psychologists in the Federal Government was $72,830 in 2001.
