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The following page shows the career & education requirements, salary and job outlook for Cognitive Neuropsychology around the country.
What We Do
A neuropsychologist studies how brain disease, brain injuries, mental health conditions, and developmental disorders impact the way people behave and think. Meanwhile, cognitive neuropsychologist will focus on cognition, which has to do with mental abilities like memory, perception, attention, learning, thinking, processing of language, belief formation, and reasoning. They perform various tests in people who are believed or known to have a brain condition in order to determine how this has impacted on their cognition. They also use the results for determining treatment.
Work Environment
Cognitive neuropsychologists work on studying the biology of the brain itself, and its neurotransmissions. As a result, these psychologists work mainly in clinical settings, including hospitals and specialized clinics. They may also work in settings that focus on specific brain injuries and illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
How to Become a Cognitive Neuropsychology
To become a cognitive neuropsychologist, you must first complete a bachelor’s degree. While this doesn’t have to be in psychology, it is beneficial as this provides the foundation you need for further study. Once graduated, you must complete a master’s degree in neuropsychology. Finally, you will have to complete a doctorate degree, which is either the research based Ph.D., or the clinical practice based Psy.D. The latter is the most common for neuropsychologists, although some do work in research. Clearly, the path towards becoming a cognitive neuropsychologist is a very long one, not in the least because most also have to complete an internship as well as several years of supervised work experience. As a result of this, those who do complete the entire journey are truly dedicated to and passionate about the profession.
Training & Certification Requirements
Each state has its own individual requirements for licensing and certification. Generally, a doctorate degree is required in order for someone to be able to work in this field. Additionally, further licenses and certifications can be obtained through the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. Obtaining this is always a good idea, even if there is no legal requirement. This is because it demonstrates a commitment to the profession as a whole. To be able to get a licensure or certification examination, you must hold a doctorate degree first.
Cognitive Neuropsychology Related Job Titles
According to Indeed.com, the following career/job titles with salary figures are most closely related to Cognitive Neuropsychology.
| Career/Job Title | Average Salary |
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| Lecturer Psychology | $42,000 |
| Licensed Psychologist M | $85,000 |
| Psychometrist | $40,000 |
| Licensed Psychologist | $85,000 |
| Neuropsychologist | $84,000 |
Cognitive Neuropsychology Earning Potential
The median annual salary for all psychologists as of May 2015 was $72,580, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cognitive Neuropsychology Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be a 16% increase demand for all psychologists for the years 2014 to 2024. This is much faster than the national average.
According to Indeed.com, the average national salary of jobs for Cognitive Neuropsychology was $79,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide are 38% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.
Cognitive Neuropsychology Salary by State
The following lists Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries in each state around the country. The figures are based on the total number of job postings by employers through Indeed.com. For example, DC had the largest quoted salary of $100,000 while Hawaii had the smallest quoted salary of $49,000.
| Alaska – $59,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 48th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Alabama – $81,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 12th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Arkansas – $81,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 13th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Arizona – $65,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Arizona are 18% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 44th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| California – $85,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 8th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 8th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like ResCare, Stanford University, Sutter Health, and UC Davis School of Medicine. |
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| Colorado – $71,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 32nd | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 32nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like General Dynamics Information Technology. |
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| Connecticut – $92,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 4th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 4th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Yale New Haven Hospital. |
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| DC – $100,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 1st | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 25% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 1st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Daisy Pascualvaca, Ph.D. & Associates and Chenega Corporation. |
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| Delaware – $70,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 37th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 37th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Florida – $74,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 27th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 27th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Orlando Health Physicians and Cognitive Health Network. |
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| Georgia – $91,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 5th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 5th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WellStar Health System Inc and Medical Group. |
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| Hawaii – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 51st | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 38% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 51st among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Iowa – $78,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 18th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 18th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UnityPoint Health. |
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| Idaho – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 50th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 50th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Illinois – $91,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 6th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 6th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like OSF Healthcare, Chicago Center for Cognitive Wellness, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. |
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| Indiana – $76,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 23rd | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 23rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Indiana University Health, The Center for Nuerobehavioral Services, and Bloomington Hospital. |
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| Kansas – $73,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 30th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 30th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like The University of Kansas Hospital. |
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| Kentucky – $69,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 40th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 40th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like KentuckyOne Health and Catholic Health Initiatives. |
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| Louisiana – $71,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 33rd | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 33rd among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Massachusetts – $96,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 2nd | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 2nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like North Shore Medical Center(NSMC), Franciscan Hospital for Children, Digital Cognition Technologies, and BIDMC. |
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| Maryland – $82,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 10th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 10th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like MedStar National Rehabilitation Network and University of Maryland, Baltimore. |
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| Maine – $71,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 34th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 34th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Michigan – $81,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 14th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Minnesota – $70,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 38th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 38th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Pearson and HealthEast. |
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| Missouri – $78,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 19th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Mississippi – $83,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 9th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 9th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Montana – $67,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 42nd among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| North Carolina – $76,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 24th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 24th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like GiaCare. |
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| North Dakota – $71,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 35th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 35th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Nebraska – $58,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 49th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| New Hampshire – $79,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 16th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 16th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like D-H Lebanon DHMC Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic. |
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| New Jersey – $86,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 7th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 7th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Bancroft. |
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| New Mexico – $69,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 13% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 41st among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Nevada – $61,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 46th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 46th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| New York – $96,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 3rd | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in New York State are 21% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 3rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like PsychAssociates Group, Child Mind Institute, Mental Health, Office of, and PsychAssociates. |
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| Ohio – $76,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 25th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 25th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Cleveland Clinic. |
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| Oklahoma – $74,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 28th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 28th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Oregon – $77,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 20th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 20th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Pennsylvania – $77,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 21st | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 21st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Universal Institute Inc. and Geisinger Health System. |
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| Rhode Island – $73,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 31st among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| South Carolina – $79,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 17th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 17th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| South Dakota – $60,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 47th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 47th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Tennessee – $74,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 29th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 29th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Texas – $77,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 22nd | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 22nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like ResCare, Children's Health, PATE REHABILITATION, and University of Houston. |
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| Utah – $62,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 45th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 45th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Neuropsychology Center of Utah. |
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| Virginia – $80,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 15th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Virginia are 1% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 15th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Chenega Corporation, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and Virginia Commonwealth University. |
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| Vermont – $70,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 39th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Vermont are 12% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 39th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Washington – $82,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 11th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Washington State are 3% higher than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 11th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER and Catholic Health Initiatives. |
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| Wisconsin – $71,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 36th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 36th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Essentia Health and Gundersen Health System. |
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| West Virginia – $75,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 26th | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 26th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Wyoming – $66,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 43rd | ||||||||||
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Average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Cognitive Neuropsychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 43rd among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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