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Job outlook for management psychologists in the United States
Are management psychologist jobs in demand?
Management psychologist job and salary trends over time
Management psychologist jobs over time
Management psychologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 40 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 41 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 40 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 39 | 0.00% |
Average management psychologist salary over time
Management psychologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,332 | $41.51 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $84,580 | $40.66 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $83,271 | $40.03 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $81,216 | $39.05 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $79,248 | $38.10 | +3.8% |
Management psychologist jobs by state
Most common states for management psychologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 167 | 17% |
| 2 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 505 | 16% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,213 | 14% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 104 | 14% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 880 | 13% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 545 | 13% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 78 | 13% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,560 | 12% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 125 | 12% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 91 | 12% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 839 | 11% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 600 | 11% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 95 | 11% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 588 | 10% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 355 | 10% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 192 | 10% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 137 | 10% |
| 18 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,696 | 9% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 523 | 9% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 185 | 9% |
Most common cities for management psychologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | 1 | 1% | $101,542 |
Management Psychologist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of management psychologist experts
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Dr. A. Wright Ph.D., ABAP, ABPP
Clinical Associate ProfessorWhat general advice would you give to a Management Psychologist?
Dr. A. Wright Ph.D., ABAP, ABPP: When starting your career in counseling psychology, look for opportunities to diversify your practice wherever possible. For example, even if you are working full-time in some sort of mental health context as a psychologist, look for opportunities to take on additional, smaller pieces of work that branch outside of your primary work responsibilities. This may include adjunct teaching or serving as a clinical supervisor in a doctoral training program, consulting with human resources or executive recruiting firms, or many other types of industry that would benefit with the expertise and skills you have as a counseling psychologist.
What Management Psychologist skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. A. Wright Ph.D., ABAP, ABPP: Two of the most important skills for counseling psychologists in the near future will be leadership and interprofessional collaboration skills. With more proliferation of Master's-level mental health clinicians, doctoral-level counseling psychologists will be called upon perhaps less to provide direct services to individual clients, but more to be leaders in the field. This leadership may include overseeing and supervising other clinicians, running larger mental health departments or organizations, or providing thought leadership to design programs. With more innovation occurring in the mental health space broadly, and more companies working to capitalize on the fact that the mental health field is currently not meeting the broader societal needs, counseling psychologists are poised to collaborate with professionals in other fields (such as engineers, AI specialists, etc.) to ensure that these innovations are ethical and truly beneficial.
What will help Management Psychologists increase their earning potential?
Dr. A. Wright Ph.D., ABAP, ABPP: Graduates in counseling psychology have a great number of different skills, and they shouldn't limit themselves to traditional clinical practice settings only. The doctoral degree in counseling psychology--and the license as a psychologist--allows these professionals to practice in many different areas. The most obvious ones, such as private practice clinical work, doing clinical work in clinics and hospitals, or going into academia as researchers and faculty, are a great fit for many graduates. However, all the skills gained in a doctoral program in counseling psychology transfer seamlessly to many other areas and industries, as understanding human behaviors, emotional development, and wellness are applicable widely.
What will help Management Psychologists increase their earning potential?
Madeline Stenersen: I think one of the biggest pieces of advice I would give to a graduate beginning their career in the field of counseling psychology is to explore and think broadly about all of the possibilities that this degree can bring. With a PhD in this field you can be a full time clinician, a teacher at a university, a director of a clinical center, a full time researcher, or any of the combination of the above! Because all of these opportunities can be exciting and scary at the same time I would recommend that they look to the people in the field that are doing the things that they would love to do and reach out! Don't be afraid to apply for jobs that may seem out of reach. Sometimes Counseling Psychology is compared to Clinical Psychology and students are told that Clinical Psychology positions are out of reach. This is simply not true. I have worked alongside Clinical Psychologists and other wonderful mental health providers throughout my career and currently am a faculty member in a Clinical Psychology program. The sky's the limit and it really is an opportune time for this degree as the field of psychology broadly recognizes the increasing need to focus on cultural humility, DEI, and cross-cultural work - practices that Counseling Psychology has focused on throughout the history of the field.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Management Psychologists?
Michelle Ceynar Ph.D.: How could there not? The pandemic will likely result in lasting changes to all facets of our lives. I think the pandemic will likely change the way that employers function and their expectations for employees. This might have some positive effects in that we know that people can be productive working remotely so more people may have access to that flexibility. On the other hand, we've learned that people really do need to have some in-person connection with others. Young graduates who are starting their careers will have the opportunity to reshape their working environment in meaningful ways, bringing the best of both worlds together.
What type of skills will young Management Psychologists need?
Chong Ho (Alex) Yu Ph.D.: In the era of big data analytics, many positions require analytical skills. Traditional statistics become insufficient and even outdated. Young graduates need to equip themselves with data science skills, such as AI, machine learning, ensemble methods. I don't mean they have to learn how to write a computer program. But at least they should learn the basic concepts and applications.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Management Psychologists?
Gina M. Brelsford Ph.D.: It is hard to tell what the enduring impact will be for current college students and graduate students. The economic challenges may pose difficulties in certain industries more than others. The upside of psychology graduate students and undergraduates is that they have skill sets that are highly desirable during and after this pandemic. Unfortunately, mental health needs are skyrocketing and will have a ripple effect for years to come. Thus, the need for both bachelor's level and master's level of psychological work will be more important than ever.