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Job outlook for clinical psychology teachers in the United States
Are clinical psychology teacher jobs in demand?
Clinical psychology teacher job and salary trends over time
Clinical psychology teacher jobs over time
Clinical psychology teacher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 949 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 962 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 987 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 991 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 977 | 0.00% |
Average clinical psychology teacher salary over time
Clinical psychology teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,954 | $26.42 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | $53,857 | $25.89 | --0.1% |
| 2024 | $53,921 | $25.92 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $51,854 | $24.93 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $51,411 | $24.72 | +4.1% |
Clinical psychology teacher jobs by state
Most common states for clinical psychology teachers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 292 | 42% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,230 | 20% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,106 | 20% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 215 | 20% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,059 | 19% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,603 | 18% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 169 | 18% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,187 | 17% |
| 9 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 490 | 17% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 222 | 17% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,056 | 16% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 336 | 16% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 301 | 16% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 170 | 16% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 99 | 16% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,246 | 15% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,109 | 15% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 615 | 15% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 468 | 15% |
| 20 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,401 | 14% |
Clinical Psychology Teacher job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of clinical psychology teacher experts
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao
Taylor University
University of La Verne
University of Redlands
Blinn College
What Clinical Psychology Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Maritere Cardona Matos Ed.D.: Being able to collaborate is essential in the academia as well as in the workplace. Educators need to cultivate students' abilities to work effectively in teams and communicate their ideas clearly both orally and in writing. Educators also need to develop students' awareness of what is happening around the world to help them develop empathy and values. We live in a world that is in constant movement, so students need to be able to adapt and manage time and stress.
Dr. Lim Hooi Shan Ph.D.
Programme Director, Master of Clinical Psychology programmeTaylor University
Department of Social Sciences
What soft skills should all Clinical Psychology Teachers possess?
Dr. Lim Hooi Shan Ph.D.: Despite we have reached 2021 and going to 2022 soon, I would say the most salient soft skills amongst psychology graduates are still interpersonal skills and adaptability. Going through a challenging pandemic, human communication has evolved and shifted its forms. It definitely becomes even more challenging than before. When we used to have the luxury of talking to someone face to face, we might not be fully aware of the advantages that we have. We can observe the person's micro-reactions, social cues, and body gestures, and movement that can tell us more than just the content of communication and the tone of communication. While we have technology that is supposed to enhance communication, the face-to-face element was being taken away. This has made it way harder to really know if the right message has been conveyed by the speaker and received and encoded by the recipient accurately. People may communicate through WhatsApp, email, Teams call, Google Meet call, and so on without turning on their camera. The correct choice of words and sentences is needed to ensure good communication. This is only the first step in interpersonal skills, learning to be more empathetic for all parties, be a good team player, supporting the team, engaging in positive and constructive communication and feedback, dealing with conflict effectively are the subsequent components in interpersonal skills that are fundamental in this new era. The second soft skill will be adaptability. I have seen how some graduates are rigid and inflexible in working nowadays. Given the impact of the pandemic, people are expected to pick up new skills in a relatively short period of time (e.g., using apps or virtual platforms) and be more flexible to changes from time to time (e.g., working outside of working time, work on random new tasks that were not exposed to previously). They have to initiate in offering a new solution, in supporting or helping out new colleagues or tasks and fast in adapting to new environments and people.
What soft skills should all Clinical Psychology Teachers possess?
Dr. Nicole Mahrer Ph.D.: In psychology, soft skills can be referred to as the "common factors" in therapy. These factors often contribute to client improvement and success, sometimes even more so than the specific treatment modality. Within these common factors are the therapist characteristics that promote a strong therapeutic alliance (e.g., warmth, empathy, trust). Therapists must be able to build a bond with their clients and create a safe space for therapy. They must have effective communication skills to explain their therapeutic approach acceptably and understandably to the client. Therapists should also be able to speak about their cultural sensitivity, which includes learning about their client's experience and world view AND the ability to be reflective about their own culture and associated biases that may affect treatment.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Clinical Psychology Teachers?
Dr. Nicole Mahrer Ph.D.: While common factors continue to be important, training in evidence-based practice is also vital. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all gone through a collective trauma. Therefore, training in trauma approaches has become more needed. In addition, the world has changed, which has forced many to reconsider what they want their lives to look like and what is possible. Value-based treatments such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy will be very applicable in this new reality. Other treatment approaches that have strong research support are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy. If therapists have certifications in evidence-based practice, they should be sure to list these on their resumes.
What skills stand out on Clinical Psychology Teacher resumes?
Dr. Catherine Salmon: Research skills! Not just having passed statistics and research methods but having used them in working on their own project or with a professor. Clear and correct writing/communication skills as well, those the resume itself may make those obvious.
What soft skills should all Clinical Psychology Teachers possess?
Dr. Catherine Salmon: Communication skills, oral speaking/presentation, and also listening skills. Group work or people skills can be very useful, especially if going into a corporate setting.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Clinical Psychology Teachers?
Dr. Catherine Salmon: Statistics and research methods...data analysis. Familiarity with at least 1-2 statistics programs...being able to present data/results for research/studies.
What skills will help Clinical Psychology Teachers earn the most?
Dr. Catherine Salmon: Even though many students don't want to hear it, big data is where the money is more than counseling, so the stats and methods skills are what is well compensated.
Rachel Gallardo Ph.D.
Department Head, Psychology & AnthropologyBlinn College
Psychology & Anthropology Department
What skills will help Clinical Psychology Teachers earn the most?
Rachel Gallardo Ph.D.: With the many areas of psychology (sports, child, I/O, educational, etc.), individuals have many opportunities to be successful. The key is finding an area you enjoy the most and then learning everything you can about it. Networking with other professionals who are currently doing what you want to do while in school is also helpful. Sometimes, it's not what you know, but who you know that will help you with your next opportunity. In the end, people join this field not just for financial reasons but also because of their skills and abilities to help people in whatever field of psychology they are in. If the person focuses on this part of their career, the money will come.
The American Psychological Association (APA) has many valuable resources for helping people understand industry trends within their field. Depending on where you live, if you work for an organization or are an independent contractor, the number of hours you work will also determine earning potential.