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Psychologists

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Psychologists in the United States earn a median salary of $99,110 per year — about $48 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 204K people work in this occupation nationwide, with projected employment growth of +6%.

Median Salary

$99,110

~$48/hr · ~$8,259/mo

US Jobs

204K

Faster than average

AI & Automation Risk

6/10

Moderate

AI & Automation Risk

Moderate 6/10

Psychology is a knowledge-based profession where core tasks like analyzing data, writing reports, and researching are highly susceptible to AI enhancement. However, the critical requirements for human empathy, ethical judgment, and real-time interpersonal observation in clinical and school settings create a significant barrier to full automation.

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