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The following page shows the career & education requirements, salary and job outlook for Media Psychology around the country.

What We Do

The field of media psychology concerns itself with the relationship between the media and how human beings behave. This applies to society as a whole as well as to individuals. Essentially, they look at how the media is able to influence individual behavior. It can help to determine how certain parts of the media are perceived, and how the media is able to guide public behavior. Furthermore, it looks at changes that can be made so that the experience is more pleasant and appropriate. It also looks at the effects of propaganda.

Work Environment

A media psychologist can work in any field where the media has an influence, which is pretty much everywhere. However, most commonly, the work is performed within broadcasting companies, including movie studios, radio, and television. Some work in advertisement or marketing as well. Interestingly, there has been a strong growth in demand for media psychologists within the field of education. Many have found employment in universities and schools in order to create educational materials, including interactive software, that are more effective. Furthermore, they have found work in hospitals and physicians’ offices because they are able to develop interactive therapeutic materials and self-help resources. These include things like weight loss instruction or smoking cessation, for instance. Last but not least, a media psychologist may work as a researcher within private or governmental research facilities.

How to Become a Media Psychology

Becoming a media psychologist starts with a four year bachelor’s degree, followed by a two year master’s degree with a media psychology concentration. In order for people to call themselves psychologists, they must also complete a Psy.D. or a Ph.D. degree, with the latter being relevant for those who want to perform research, and the first being appropriate for those who prefer to work directly with people.

Training & Certification Requirements

The American Psychological Association has records of the state requirements for licensure and certification for different roles. These certifications usually have to be renewed by demonstrating continuous education credits.

Media Psychology Related Job Titles

According to Indeed.com, the following career/job titles with salary figures are most closely related to Media Psychology.

Media Psychology Earning Potential

The median earnings of all psychologists, including media psychologists, as of May 15, 2015 was $72,580 per year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Media Psychology Job Outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted significant growth in demand for all kinds of psychologists, including media psychologists. In fact, a 19% growth is expected from 2014 to 2024, which is much faster than the national average for most other professions.

According to Indeed.com, the average national salary of jobs for Media Psychology was $42,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide are 28% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Media Psychology Salary by State

The following lists Media Psychology 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 $52,000 while Hawaii had the smallest quoted salary of $26,000.

Alaska – $31,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 48th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 48th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Armed Forces Services Corporation.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $31,000 .
Alabama – $42,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 14th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 14th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, Phifer Incorporated, Brown Mackie College, and Armed Forces Services Corporation.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $42,000 .
Arkansas – $43,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 11th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 11th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, Armed Forces Services Corporation, and University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $43,000 .
Arizona – $34,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 44th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Arizona are 18% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 44th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Northcentral University, WeightNot, Katerra, and Afognak Native Corporation/Alutiiq LLC and its sub.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $34,000 .
California – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 7th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 7th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Cupertino Union School District, Argosy University, Newman-Crows Landing Unified, and Laserfiche.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $45,000 .
Colorado – $37,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 34th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 34th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Valley Nissan, Xtensive Strategy, University of Colorado, and Clayton Early Learning.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $37,000 .
Connecticut – $48,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 4th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 4th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Otis, Yale University, Voya Financial, and Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $48,000 .
DC – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 1st
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 25% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 1st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Armed Forces Services Corporation, New Asian Institute/New Asian Leaders, University of Maryland, and George Mason University.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $52,000 .
Delaware – $37,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 35th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 35th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like The NBN Group, Armed Forces Services Corporation, Orthodontics on Silver Lake, P.A., and Delaware Technical Community College.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $37,000 .
Florida – $39,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 28th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 28th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like MCUSA, Armed Forces Services Corporation, The Nielsen Company, and PeopleFirst Florida HR.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $39,000 .
Georgia – $48,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 5th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 5th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Armed Forces Services Corporation, Dept Behavioral Hlth& Dev Disb, Home Depot, and American Cancer Society.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $48,000 .
Hawaii – $26,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 51st
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 38% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 51st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Argosy University and University of Hawaii – West Oahu UH West Oahu.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $26,000 .
Iowa – $41,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 17th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 17th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Heartland Family Service, Catholic Health Initiatives, WeightNot, and Armed Forces Services Corporation.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $41,000 .
Idaho – $27,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 50th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 50th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like North Idaho College, University of Idaho, Armed Forces Services Corporation, and Independence University.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $27,000 .
Illinois – $47,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 6th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 6th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Wexford Health Sources, Inc., The Nielsen Company, OSF Healthcare, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $47,000 .
Indiana – $40,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 23rd
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 23rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Ivy Tech Community College, White’s Residential & Family Services, Memorial Hospital of South Bend, and SAFY.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $40,000 .
Kansas – $38,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 30th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 30th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Armed Forces Services Corporation, Pittsburg State University, Wyandot, Inc., and Cox Automotive.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $38,000 .
Kentucky – $36,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 39th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 39th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, Brown Mackie College, Genscape, and Eastern Kentucky University.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $36,000 .
Louisiana – $37,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 36th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 36th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Armed Forces Services Corporation, Families Helping Families @ the Crossroads, NOLA Psychologist, and WeightNot.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $37,000 .
Massachusetts – $50,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 3rd
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 3rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Smith College, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Southeast HCC, and Vinfen.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $50,000 .
Maryland – $43,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 12th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 12th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, Child Trends, University of Maryland, and Armed Forces Services Corporation.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $43,000 .
Maine – $37,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 37th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 37th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like YWCA of Central Maine.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $37,000 .
Michigan – $42,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 15th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 15th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Michigan State University, WeightNot, Eastern Michigan University, and Flint Odyssey House, Inc..
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $42,000 .
Minnesota – $36,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 40th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 40th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Argosy University, Rasmussen College, University of Northwestern St. Paul, and WeightNot.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $36,000 .
Missouri – $41,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 18th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 18th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like University of Missouri- Columbia, WeightNot, Armed Forces Services Corporation, and Missouri State University.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $41,000 .
Mississippi – $44,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 9th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 9th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Armed Forces Services Corporation.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $44,000 .
Montana – $35,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 42nd
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 42nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Armed Forces Services Corporation and Montana State University.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $35,000 .
North Carolina – $40,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 24th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 24th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, Livingstone College, Partners Behavioral Health Management, and Johnson C. Smith University.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $40,000 .
North Dakota – $37,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 38th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 38th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Armed Forces Services Corporation.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $37,000 .
Nebraska – $30,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 49th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 49th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Heartland Family Service, WeightNot, Children's Hospital & Medical Center – Omaha, and Armed Forces Services Corporation.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $30,000 .
New Hampshire – $41,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 19th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 19th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like 7936, Franklin Pierce University, Pines Community Center, and 7934.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $41,000 .
New Jersey – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 8th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 8th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Monmouth University, Rutgers University, Behavior Therapy Associates, and Agfa-Gevaert Group.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $45,000 .
New Mexico – $36,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 41st
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 13% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 41st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Northrop Grumman, Western New Mexico University, and WeightNot.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $36,000 .
Nevada – $32,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 46th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 46th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, Armed Forces Services Corporation, and St. Jude’s Ranch.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $32,000 .
New York – $51,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 2nd
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in New York State are 21% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 2nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Teachers College Columbia University, CMI Media and Compas, Inc., NBCUniversal, and OMD.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $51,000 .
Ohio – $40,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 25th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 25th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, Halcyon Solutions Inc, SAFY, and Brown Mackie College.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $40,000 .
Oklahoma – $38,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 31st
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 31st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Oklahoma State University, WeightNot, Brown Mackie College, and The Tristesse Grief Center.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $38,000 .
Oregon – $40,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 20th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 20th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like University of Oregon, WE Communications, Oregon Health & Science University, and Precision Castparts Corp..
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $40,000 .
Pennsylvania – $40,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 21st
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 21st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, University of Pennsylvania, Comcast, and Penn State University.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $40,000 .
Rhode Island – $38,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 29th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 29th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc., THOR Solutions, LLC, Brown University, and WeightNot.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $38,000 .
South Carolina – $41,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 16th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 16th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, The Art Institutes, State of South Carolina, and BFG Marketing, LLC.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $41,000 .
South Dakota – $31,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 47th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Media Psychology 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.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $31,000 .
Tennessee – $39,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 26th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 26th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, Armed Forces Services Corporation, Insight Counseling Center, and LifeWay Christian Resources.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $39,000 .
Texas – $40,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 22nd
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 22nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, Armed Forces Services Corporation, Fort Worth Zoo, and The Art Institutes.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $40,000 .
Utah – $32,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 45th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 45th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Armed Forces Services Corporation, Salt Lake Community College, Argosy University, and Utah Valley University.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $32,000 .
Virginia – $42,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 13th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Virginia are 1% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 13th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WeightNot, George Mason University, Armed Forces Services Corporation, and Frontier Technology, Inc..
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $42,000 .
Vermont – $37,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 32nd
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Vermont are 12% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 32nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like IXIS and Dealer.com.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $37,000 .
Washington – $43,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 10th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Washington State are 3% higher than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 10th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Armed Forces Services Corporation, SDL, State of Washington, and Amazon Corporate LLC.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $43,000 .
Wisconsin – $37,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 33rd
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 33rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like University of Wisconsin-Madison, WeightNot, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and Bay Area Workforce Development Board.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $37,000 .
West Virginia – $39,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 27th
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 27th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WVU Research Corporation, West Virginia University, and WeightNot.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $39,000 .
Wyoming – $34,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Rank: 43rd
Average Media Psychology salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Media Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 43rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Laramie County Community College.
In USD as of October 24, 2016 60k 120k 180k Media Psychology $34,000 .

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