Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists
Overview
Introduction
Neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists diagnose and treat disorders that involve physical injuries and diseases which have affected peoples cognition and behaviors. They conduct research, administer programs, and provide education and counseling to individuals and families. They examine individual and group behavior through testing, experimenting, and studying personal medical histories. Neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists normally hold doctorates in neuropsychology and are licensed to practice in their st...
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Earnings
Salaries vary based on such factors as level of education, professional experience, and location. Those with more years of experience, advanced education, and employed in major metropolitan areas usually earn the highest wages.
Neuropsychologists earned a median salary of $111,154 in 2025, according to PayScale.com. Salaries ranged from $79,000 to $145,000 or more. Clinical neuropsycholo...
Work Environment
Neuropsychologists work in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, and physicians offices. They may work in private practice in their own offices or as consultants. Some work as researchers in government agencies. Those who are employed as college or university teachers usually have offices in a building on campus and access to a laboratory in which they carry out experiments. Neur...
Outlook
Employment for all psychologists is expected to grow by 7 percent (faster than the average) from 2023 through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
There will continue to be employment opportunities for neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists in hospitals, mental health centers, schools, and social service agencies, as well as in consulting firms and private compani...
