U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDiagnose and treat mental disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems, using individual, child, family, and group therapies. May design and implement behavior modification programs.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,700 | 1.4 % | $34.87 | $72,540 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.76 | $24.21 | $32.12 | $41.47 | $52.24 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $39,010 | $50,360 | $66,810 | $86,250 | $108,670 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 42,900 | 0.50 | $34.17 | $71,070 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 12,250 | 1.84 | $41.68 | $86,700 |
| Individual and Family Services | 6,790 | 0.56 | $33.43 | $69,540 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 5,620 | 0.25 | $35.72 | $74,300 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 4,570 | 0.77 | $33.02 | $68,670 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 12,250 | 1.84 | $41.68 | $86,700 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 3,850 | 1.59 | $33.57 | $69,830 |
| Educational Support Services | 2,000 | 1.50 | $31.93 | $66,420 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 4,570 | 0.77 | $33.02 | $68,670 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 970 | 0.60 | $26.96 | $56,080 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Services | 300 | 0.01 | $46.49 | $96,700 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 150 | 0.01 | $45.25 | $94,120 |
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | 40 | 0.04 | $41.75 | $86,840 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 12,250 | 1.84 | $41.68 | $86,700 |
| Offices of Physicians | 3,120 | 0.14 | $38.07 | $79,180 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 15,510 | 1.11 | 1.40 | $39.79 | $82,770 |
| New York | 10,300 | 1.24 | 1.56 | $39.57 | $82,300 |
| Texas | 5,710 | 0.57 | 0.71 | $31.01 | $64,510 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,840 | 0.88 | 1.11 | $32.00 | $66,570 |
| Illinois | 4,460 | 0.81 | 1.02 | $34.49 | $71,730 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 2,170 | 2.80 | 3.53 | $28.20 | $58,650 |
| Massachusetts | 4,180 | 1.34 | 1.69 | $36.08 | $75,050 |
| Hawaii | 750 | 1.32 | 1.66 | $35.97 | $74,820 |
| New York | 10,300 | 1.24 | 1.56 | $39.57 | $82,300 |
| Connecticut | 1,970 | 1.23 | 1.55 | $35.96 | $74,790 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3,160 | 0.84 | 1.06 | $44.19 | $91,910 |
| Colorado | 2,520 | 1.17 | 1.48 | $42.76 | $88,930 |
| California | 15,510 | 1.11 | 1.40 | $39.79 | $82,770 |
| New York | 10,300 | 1.24 | 1.56 | $39.57 | $82,300 |
| Rhode Island | 460 | 1.03 | 1.30 | $38.01 | $79,070 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 5,820 | 1.17 | 1.47 | $41.34 | $85,990 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,250 | 1.11 | 1.40 | $36.45 | $75,820 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,980 | 0.84 | 1.06 | $36.67 | $76,270 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,950 | 1.18 | 1.49 | $34.99 | $72,780 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,780 | 0.78 | 0.98 | $36.18 | $75,260 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,680 | 0.93 | 1.18 | $34.56 | $71,880 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,660 | 1.75 | 2.20 | $40.61 | $84,460 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,600 | 0.95 | 1.20 | $31.20 | $64,890 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 1,590 | 1.29 | 1.62 | $39.79 | $82,760 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,570 | 1.31 | 1.65 | $46.60 | $96,930 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 490 | 7.99 | 10.08 | $25.11 | $52,230 |
| Lebanon, PA | 210 | 4.56 | 5.75 | $26.60 | $55,330 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 1,230 | 3.32 | 4.19 | $30.30 | $63,020 |
| Mankato-North Mankato, MN | 180 | 3.11 | 3.92 | $29.31 | $60,960 |
| Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division | 150 | 2.74 | 3.46 | $36.63 | $76,190 |
| Waterbury, CT | 170 | 2.70 | 3.40 | $32.77 | $68,170 |
| Madera, CA | 90 | 2.54 | 3.20 | $47.86 | $99,550 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 80 | 2.50 | 3.15 | $36.25 | $75,400 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 230 | 2.49 | 3.15 | $20.11 | $41,830 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 160 | 2.47 | 3.11 | $21.34 | $44,380 |