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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
AUTOMATION RISK
7%
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WAGES
$82,510
or $39.67 hourly
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Social Perceptiveness (81)
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Our visitors have voted that there is very little chance of this occupation being replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by the automation risk level we have generated, which suggests a 7% chance of automation.
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Clinical and Counseling Psychologists' job openings is expected to rise 9.9% by 2031
'Clinical and Counseling Psychologists' is expected to be a very fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Clinical and Counseling Psychologists' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Clinical and Counseling Psychologists' was $82,510, or $39.67 hourly
'Clinical and Counseling Psychologists' are paid 80.3% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as clinical and counseling psychologists?
As of 2021 there were 58,100 people employed as Clinical and Counseling Psychologists within the United States.
This represents around 0.04% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 2 thousand people are employed as Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
Job description
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.
SOC Code: 19-3033.00
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