Psychologists in Tennessee
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Psychologists in Tennessee are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Psychologists in Tennessee is growing slower than average.
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Psychologists in Tennessee earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Psychologists Work in Tennessee?
In 2018, there were 230 Psychologists working in the state.
There were 210 Psychologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 190 Psychologists working in it, which means Tennessee has more Psychologists than average.
Job Projections for Tennessee
Jobs for Psychologists in this state are growing at a rate of 4.3% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.3%.
Tennessee Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 20 annual Psychologists job openings in Tennessee, and 240 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,300 annual jobs and 19,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Psychologists Make in Tennessee?
In 2018 wages for Psychologists ranged from $41,770 to $113,430 with $95,990 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $20.08 to $54.54. The median hourly rate was $46.15.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $46.76 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.61.
The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top States for Psychologists Employment
View the list below to see where most Psychologists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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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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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By BruceBlaus under License
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