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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 79 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 83 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 92 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 92 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,130 | $22.66 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | $46,905 | $22.55 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $46,119 | $22.17 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $45,639 | $21.94 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $45,303 | $21.78 | +1.2% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 186 | 21% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,399 | 19% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 535 | 18% |
| 4 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 963 | 16% |
| 5 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 327 | 16% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 105 | 15% |
| 7 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 713 | 14% |
| 8 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 422 | 14% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,049 | 13% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,327 | 13% |
| 11 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 567 | 13% |
| 12 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 370 | 12% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 518 | 11% |
| 14 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 426 | 11% |
| 15 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 327 | 11% |
| 16 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 486 | 10% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 102 | 10% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 96 | 10% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 304 | 8% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 63 | 8% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwood | 1 | 3% | $45,543 |
| 2 | Worcester | 1 | 1% | $45,566 |

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Emily Yowell Ph.D.: Psychologists should be aware of what others in their field are making for similar positions. It is important to ask for what your work is worth in an initial position to assure raises are based on a solid starting salary. Newer psychologists may also consider asking for an early review that prompts an early conversation around potential raises, bonus, or other job benefits.

Dr. Thomas Dearden Ph.D.: Indeed, the way we work is changing. The skills that young graduates will need are diverse. Transferable skills and soft skills will certainly be marketable. These include traditional crafts such as communication, but I also think the world expects more empathy from its employees. Young graduates with an understanding of racism, sexism, and environmental responsibility will become increasingly important.