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48 Psychology Jobs, Ranked by Fit and Pay (2026)

Industrial-Organizational Psychologist tops this list at $193,950 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), with +6.5% projected employment change over 2025–2035. Below are 48 careers that meet the criteria, each with its real median wage, outlook and entry requirement.

Careers on this list
48From 1,731 in the bank
Median pay on the list
$76,935BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected to grow
47 of 48BLS EP, 2025–2035
Openings a year
2,447,100Combined, BLS EP

Method

How we built this list

Careers built on psychology and counselling: clinical, counselling and school psychologists, therapists and counsellors, and the specialists who apply behavioural science at work. Careers centred on this field come first, then the ones that touch it, each group ranked by national median pay from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Specialty careers, which BLS reports inside a broader occupation, show that occupation’s figures and are labelled on their pages.

  1. Careers built on psychology and counselling: clinical, counselling and school psychologists, therapists and counsellors, and the specialists who apply behavioural science at work. Careers centred on this field come first, then the ones that touch it, each group ranked by national median pay from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Specialty careers, which BLS reports inside a broader occupation, show that occupation’s figures and are labelled on their pages.
  2. Occupations with no BLS wage or projection data are excluded rather than estimated.
  3. The list is regenerated from source data on every bank refresh. It is not hand-picked and no editorial ranking is applied.

The list

The top 48 psychology jobs

100% of these careers already have a full profile page; the rest publish with the next tranche and show the same bank data here in the meantime.

  1. 1

    1. Industrial-Organizational Psychologist

    Life, Physical, and Social Science

    Median pay
    $193,950median a year
    Growth
    +6.5%
    Openings / yr
    300
    Education
    Master's

    Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems.

  2. 2

    2. Chief Human Resources Officer

    Specialty within human resources manager

    Median pay
    $1,714,000typical, The Conference Board (via Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance) and Equilar
    Growth
    +5.5%
    Openings / yr
    16,800
    Education
    Bachelor's

    The executive who leads a company's people strategy, from hiring and pay to culture, leadership succession and labor relations.

  3. 3

    3. Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Life, Physical, and Social Science

    Median pay
    $110,840median a year
    Growth
    +2.3%
    Openings / yr
    3,500
    Education
    Master's

    Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and lear…

  4. 4

    4. Neuropsychologist

    Life, Physical, and Social Science

    Median pay
    $110,840median a year
    Growth
    +2.3%
    Openings / yr
    3,500
    Education
    Master's

    Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings.

  5. 5

    5. Human Factors Engineer and Ergonomist

    Architecture and Engineering

    Median pay
    $102,440median a year
    Growth
    +12.4%
    Openings / yr
    23,100
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology.

  6. 6

    6. Clinical Psychologist

    Life, Physical, and Social Science

    Median pay
    $100,580median a year
    Growth
    +11.7%
    Openings / yr
    4,100
    Education
    Doctorate

    Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests.

  7. 7

    7. Forensic Psychologist

    Specialty within clinical psychologist

    Median pay
    $100,580median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +11.7%
    Openings / yr
    4,100
    Education
    Doctorate

    A licensed psychologist who applies psychological assessment and research to legal questions in courts, prisons, and law enforcement.

  8. 8

    8. Sports Psychologist

    Specialty within clinical psychologist

    Median pay
    $100,580median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +11.7%
    Openings / yr
    4,100
    Education
    Doctorate

    A licensed psychologist who helps athletes improve performance and manage mental health issues such as anxiety, injury recovery, and burnout.

  9. 9

    9. School Psychologist

    Life, Physical, and Social Science

    Median pay
    $95,990median a year
    Growth
    +0.8%
    Openings / yr
    3,400
    Education
    Master's

    Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school.

  10. 10

    10. Behavioral Threat Assessment Specialist

    Specialty within security management specialist

    Median pay
    $83,050median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +3.9%
    Openings / yr
    98,700
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Evaluates people who make threats or show warning signs of targeted violence and builds plans to steer them away from harm.

  11. 11

    11. Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary

    Educational Instruction and Library

    Median pay
    $80,340median a year
    Growth
    +4.0%
    Openings / yr
    3,700
    Education
    Doctorate

    Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling.

  12. 12

    12. Art Therapist

    Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

    Median pay
    $77,930median a year
    Growth
    +12.6%
    Openings / yr
    3,600
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.

  13. 13

    13. Executive Coach

    Specialty within training and development specialist

    Median pay
    $69,280median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +10.8%
    Openings / yr
    46,000
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Works one-on-one with executives and managers to strengthen their leadership, communication and decision-making.

  14. 14

    14. Marriage and Family Therapist

    Community and Social Service

    Median pay
    $66,940median a year
    Growth
    +13.5%
    Openings / yr
    6,900
    Education
    Master's

    Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems.

  15. 15

    15. Disability Services Coordinator

    Specialty within educational, guidance, and career counselor and advisor

    Median pay
    $64,330median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +2.9%
    Openings / yr
    27,800
    Education
    Master's

    Arranges academic accommodations such as testing changes, note takers and accessible materials for college students with disabilities.

  16. 16

    16. Psychometrist

    Specialty within social science research assistant

    Median pay
    $61,990median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +5.0%
    Openings / yr
    4,900
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Administers and scores standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

  17. 17

    17. Drama Therapist

    Specialty within recreational therapist

    Median pay
    $61,960median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +4.8%
    Openings / yr
    1,400
    Education
    Master's

    Uses role-play, improvisation, storytelling, and theater techniques to help clients work through emotional and behavioral problems.

  18. 18

    18. Eating Disorder Therapist

    Specialty within mental health counselor

    Median pay
    $60,320median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +10.9%
    Openings / yr
    97,700
    Education
    Master's

    A licensed therapist who specializes in treating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and related conditions.

  19. 19

    19. Mental Health Counselor

    Community and Social Service

    Median pay
    $60,320median a year
    Growth
    +10.9%
    Openings / yr
    97,700
    Education
    N/A

    Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention.

  20. 20

    20. Mental Performance Consultant

    Specialty within mental health counselor

    Median pay
    $60,320median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +10.9%
    Openings / yr
    97,700
    Education
    Master's

    Teaches athletes, coaches, and performers mental skills like focus, confidence, and composure to perform at their best.

  21. 21

    21. Play Therapist

    Specialty within mental health counselor

    Median pay
    $60,320median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +10.9%
    Openings / yr
    97,700
    Education
    Master's

    A licensed mental health clinician who treats children using play, toys, and art as the main language of therapy.

  22. 22

    22. Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor

    Community and Social Service

    Median pay
    $60,320median a year
    Growth
    +10.9%
    Openings / yr
    97,700
    Education
    N/A

    Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders.

  23. 23

    23. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker

    Community and Social Service

    Median pay
    $60,280median a year
    Growth
    +10.3%
    Openings / yr
    12,500
    Education
    Master's

    Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs.

  24. 24

    24. Psilocybin Facilitator

    Specialty within rehabilitation counselor

    Median pay
    $46,850median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +2.2%
    Openings / yr
    8,200
    Education
    Master's

    Guides adults through legal, supervised psilocybin sessions in states such as Oregon and Colorado, from preparation through the session and integration afterward.

  25. 25

    25. Rehabilitation Counselor

    Community and Social Service

    Median pay
    $46,850median a year
    Growth
    +2.2%
    Openings / yr
    8,200
    Education
    Master's

    Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress…

  26. 26

    26. Crisis Counselor

    Specialty within social and human service assistant

    Median pay
    $45,930median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +7.4%
    Openings / yr
    48,900
    Education
    High school

    Answers calls, texts and chats from people in suicidal or emotional crisis, helping them stay safe and connecting them to care.

  27. 27

    27. End-of-Life Doula

    Specialty within personal care aide

    Median pay
    $35,800median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +18.1%
    Openings / yr
    760,500
    Education
    High school

    Offers nonmedical emotional and practical support to dying people and their families, from planning and vigils to grief after the death.

  28. 28

    28. Psychiatrist

    Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

    Median pay
    $281,870median a year
    Growth
    +7.2%
    Openings / yr
    900
    Education
    Doctorate

    Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

  29. 29

    29. Veterinary Behaviorist

    Specialty within veterinarian

    Median pay
    $130,100median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +9.4%
    Openings / yr
    3,100
    Education
    Doctorate

    A board-certified veterinarian who diagnoses and treats behavior problems in animals, such as aggression, anxiety and compulsive disorders, using medicine and behavior modification.

  30. 30

    30. Psychometrician

    Specialty within statistician

    Median pay
    $105,650median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +11.0%
    Openings / yr
    1,900
    Education
    Master's

    Uses statistics to design, score and validate standardized tests such as licensing exams, state assessments and admissions tests.

  31. 31

    31. UX Researcher

    Specialty within web designer

    Median pay
    $104,000median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +6.0%
    Openings / yr
    8,300
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Studies how people use apps, websites and devices through interviews, usability tests and surveys, then guides design decisions with what they learn.

  32. 32

    32. Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse

    Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

    Median pay
    $97,550median a year
    Growth
    +5.6%
    Openings / yr
    180,800
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders.

  33. 33

    33. Sensory Scientist

    Specialty within food scientist and technologist

    Median pay
    $88,720median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +6.2%
    Openings / yr
    1,000
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Designs taste, smell and texture tests with trained panels and consumers to guide how foods, drinks and personal care products are made.

  34. 34

    34. Insider Threat Analyst

    Specialty within security management specialist

    Median pay
    $83,050median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +3.9%
    Openings / yr
    98,700
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Spots employees or contractors who may steal data, leak secrets, commit sabotage or turn violent, and works with HR, legal and security to step in early.

  35. 35

    35. Trust and Safety Specialist

    Specialty within compliance officer

    Median pay
    $80,730median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +3.8%
    Openings / yr
    32,700
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Protects users of online platforms by writing and enforcing rules on harmful content, fraud and abuse, and by investigating the bad actors behind them.

  36. 36

    36. Conversion Rate Optimization Specialist

    Specialty within market research analyst and marketing specialist

    Median pay
    $78,760median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +7.0%
    Openings / yr
    82,000
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Runs experiments on websites and apps to increase the share of visitors who buy, sign up or take another valuable action.

  37. 37

    37. Games User Researcher

    Specialty within market research analyst and marketing specialist

    Median pay
    $78,760median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +7.0%
    Openings / yr
    82,000
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Runs playtests and studies how players experience a video game, then turns findings into recommendations for the development team.

  38. 38

    38. Trial Consultant

    Specialty within market research analyst and marketing specialist

    Median pay
    $78,760median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +7.0%
    Openings / yr
    82,000
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Uses social science research to help attorneys select juries, test arguments with mock juries and prepare witnesses for trial.

  39. 39

    39. Music Therapist

    Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

    Median pay
    $77,930median a year
    Growth
    +12.6%
    Openings / yr
    3,600
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.

  40. 40

    40. People Analytics Specialist

    Specialty within human resources specialist

    Median pay
    $75,940median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +6.4%
    Openings / yr
    73,700
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Uses HR and workforce data to answer questions about hiring, retention, pay equity and engagement for company leaders.

  41. 41

    41. Workplace Investigator

    Specialty within human resources specialist

    Median pay
    $75,940median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +6.4%
    Openings / yr
    73,700
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Investigates complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and misconduct at work, then writes findings employers rely on.

  42. 42

    42. Learning Experience Designer

    Specialty within training and development specialist

    Median pay
    $69,280median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +10.8%
    Openings / yr
    46,000
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Designs online courses, simulations and blended training programs that help employees or students learn a skill and actually use it.

  43. 43

    43. Applied Animal Behaviorist

    Specialty within animal scientist

    Median pay
    $68,940median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +5.8%
    Openings / yr
    200
    Education
    Doctorate

    A scientist trained in animal behavior who diagnoses and resolves behavior problems in pets, zoo animals and other species through behavior modification and consultation.

  44. 44

    44. Geriatric Care Manager

    Specialty within healthcare social worker

    Median pay
    $67,880median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +8.5%
    Openings / yr
    16,900
    Education
    Master's

    Guides older adults and their families through care decisions, coordinating doctors, home care, housing, benefits and crises.

  45. 45

    45. Dyslexia Therapist

    Specialty within special education teacher, elementary school

    Median pay
    $67,170median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    −0.1%
    Openings / yr
    37,100
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Teaches students with dyslexia to read, write and spell using intensive, structured, multisensory language instruction.

  46. 46

    46. Child Life Specialist

    Specialty within recreational therapist

    Median pay
    $61,960median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +4.8%
    Openings / yr
    1,400
    Education
    Bachelor's

    Helps children and families cope with hospitalization, illness, and medical procedures through play, preparation, and education.

  47. 47

    47. Correctional Chaplain

    Specialty within clergy

    Median pay
    $60,810median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +2.4%
    Openings / yr
    19,200
    Education
    Master's

    Provides religious services and pastoral care inside prisons and jails, and coordinates worship for incarcerated people of every faith.

  48. 48

    48. Healthcare Chaplain

    Specialty within clergy

    Median pay
    $60,810median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +2.4%
    Openings / yr
    19,200
    Education
    Master's

    Provides spiritual and emotional care to patients, families, and staff in hospitals, hospices, and other care settings.

Questions

Psychology Jobs: FAQ

What is the top career on the psychology jobs list?

Industrial-Organizational Psychologist leads the list with a median wage of $193,950 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) and projected employment change of +6.5% over 2025–2035. Typical entry-level education is master's.

How was this list put together?

Careers built on psychology and counselling: clinical, counselling and school psychologists, therapists and counsellors, and the specialists who apply behavioural science at work. Careers centred on this field come first, then the ones that touch it, each group ranked by national median pay from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Specialty careers, which BLS reports inside a broader occupation, show that occupation’s figures and are labelled on their pages. Careers built on psychology and counselling: clinical, counselling and school psychologists, therapists and counsellors, and the specialists who apply behavioural science at work. Careers centred on this field come first, then the ones that touch it, each group ranked by national median pay from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Specialty careers, which BLS reports inside a broader occupation, show that occupation’s figures and are labelled on their pages. Every figure comes from BLS OEWS May 2025, BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035 and O*NET 31.0 Database.

How much do psychology jobs pay?

Across the 48 careers on this list the middle occupation pays $76,935 a year, from $35,800 at the bottom to $1,714,000 at the top (BLS OEWS May 2025 and the industry compensation sources cited on each career page). The median across all US occupations is $50,980.

How many of these careers can you enter without a degree?

2 of the 48 careers on this list have a typical entry requirement below an associate's degree: a high school diploma, a postsecondary certificate, or no formal credential (BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035).