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Psychologists in North Carolina

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7.1% Jobs Projection
30 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Psychologists in North Carolina is growing faster than average.

How Many Psychologists Work in North Carolina?

There were 300 Psychologists employed in this state in 2017.

Job Projections for North Carolina

Jobs for Psychologists in this state are growing at a rate of 7.1% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.3%.

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North Carolina Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 30 annual job openings, and 450 total jobs in 2026 for Psychologists in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,300 annual jobs and 19,200 total jobs in 2026.

What do Psychologists Make in North Carolina?

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $46.95 an hour.

Top North Carolina Metros for Psychologists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Psychologists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 110 $95,980

Top States for Psychologists Employment

View the list below to see where most Psychologists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 2,080 $112,350
Florida 1,330 $93,280
Massachusetts 980 $96,410
Texas 740 $98,900
Maryland 630 $106,670
New York 480 $103,630
Pennsylvania 460 $98,420
Minnesota 440 $102,640
Virginia 400 $101,790
Ohio 380 $101,770
Washington 370 $100,930
Georgia 300 $101,780
Colorado 270 $95,710
Illinois 260 $99,620
Tennessee 230 $95,990
Indiana 220 $93,470
Wisconsin 200 $90,160
District of Columbia 200 $96,980
Louisiana 190 $76,410
Connecticut 190 $104,140

Below are the states where Psychologists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
California $112,350
Maryland $106,670
New Hampshire $106,060
Hawaii $104,490
Connecticut $104,140
New York $103,630
Minnesota $102,640
Kansas $102,420
Virginia $101,790
Georgia $101,780

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