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The following page shows the career & education requirements, salary and job outlook for Occupational Health Psychology around the country.
What We Do
The field of occupational health psychology concerns itself with developing activities and courses that improve organization and employee relationships. They also ensure that employees have the best possible mental health conditions. In its simplest form, occupational health psychology informs management about which employees should be given which responsibilities. Occupational health psychologists may also hold responsibility for employee performance monitoring, linking this to possible mental conditions. They have to fully understand the organizational culture under which they work, as well as learn how to deal with bullying, stress, conflict resolution, and workplace aggression. These are all issues that influence the mental health and well being of employees.
Work Environment
Occupational health psychologists by and large work for large businesses, usually within the occupational health or HR department. In addition, they may also be found within government agencies. In some cases, they run their own private practice, offering short term consultancy services to organizations and businesses where particular workforce behavior issues have started to occur commonly, for instance, after a merger or acquisition.
How to Become a Occupational Health Psychology
To become an occupational health psychologist, you must first complete a four year bachelor’s degree. While this does not have to be in psychology, it is usually recommended to build up a solid foundation in this particular subject area. After the bachelor’s degree, you must enroll in a two year master’s degree, where you can choose the medical psychology specialization. In order to call yourself a psychologist, you must also complete a doctoral degree, with is either the research based Ph.D., or the clinically based Psy.D.
Training & Certification Requirements
Each state has its own requirements in terms of licenses and certification for occupational health psychologists. The American Psychological Association and the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards both list what the requirements are within each state. Certification is usually valid for a certain period of time only, and must be maintained either through proof of continuous education credits, or by retaking the examination.
Occupational Health Psychology Related Job Titles
According to Indeed.com, the following career/job titles with salary figures are most closely related to Occupational Health Psychology.
| Career/Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Residential Coordinator Dcclc El | $42,000 |
| Community Health Nursing Supervisor | $46,000 |
| Residential Unit Specialist Se | $62,000 |
| Behavioral Program Specialist | $52,000 |
| Human Services Program Analyst | $32,000 |
| Nursing Program Specialist | $46,000 |
| Human Services Worker | $33,000 |
| Developmental Services Worker | $30,000 |
| Ops RN Specialist | $26,000 |
| Community Health Nursing Consultant | $46,000 |
Occupational Health Psychology Earning Potential
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, all psychologists, regardless of their field of specialization, earned a median wage of $72,580 per year as of May 2015.
Occupational Health Psychology Job Outlook
Job growth is expected to be strong in the field of psychology, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting a 19% growth between the years 2014 and 2024, which is much faster than the national average for most other professions.
According to Indeed.com, the average national salary of jobs for Occupational Health Psychology was $51,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide are 12% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.
Occupational Health Psychology Salary by State
The following lists Occupational Health 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 $64,000 while Hawaii had the smallest quoted salary of $31,000.
| Alaska – $37,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 48th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Southcentral Foundation, North Star Hospital, Workplace Alaska, and Providence Health & Services. |
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| Alabama – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 11th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 11th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Aspire Physcial Recovery Center at Hoover, LLC. |
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| Arkansas – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 12th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 12th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Centacare Catholic Family Services and University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. |
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| Arizona – $42,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 43rd | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Arizona are 18% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 43rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Touchstone Health Services, Southwest Human Development, Embry-Riddle, and Veterans Health Administration. |
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| California – $55,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 7th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 7th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Center for Social Dynamics, Pathways Community Services, Alameda Health System, and Claremont University Consortium. |
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| Colorado – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 33rd | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 33rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Rocky Mountain Service Employment Redevelopment, Juniper Communities, Community Reach Center, and Spectra Autism Center. |
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| Connecticut – $59,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 4th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 4th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UCONN Health Center and Marrakech Inc.. |
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| DC – $64,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 1st | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 25% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 1st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Clinical Research Management, and ResCare. |
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| Delaware – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 34th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology 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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| Florida – $47,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 27th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 27th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Juniper Communities, PeopleFirst Florida HR, Community Rehab Associates, Inc., and Five Points Health Care. |
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| Georgia – $58,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 5th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 5th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Community Rehab Associates, Inc., OFS FITEL LLC, PruittHealth, and Brenau University. |
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| Hawaii – $31,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 51st | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 38% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 51st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Hawaii State Judiciary, Hawaii Behavioral Health, and County of Hawaii. |
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| Iowa – $50,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 16th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 16th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Great River Medical Center, The University of Iowa, and AmeriHealth Caritas. |
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| Idaho – $33,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 50th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology 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 – $58,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 6th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 6th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Heartland Alliance, UnityPoint Health, Vanguard Home Care, and Behavioral Perspective Inc.. |
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| Indiana – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 20th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 20th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Ross Education, LLC, ResCare, University of Indianapolis, and Sycamore Services. |
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| Kansas – $47,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 28th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 28th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Dept for Children and Families. |
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| Kentucky – $44,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 40th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 40th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Home of The Innocents, ResCare, Coastal Executive Recruiters, and Ross Education, LLC. |
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| Louisiana – $46,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 31st | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 31st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Louisiana Delta Community College. |
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| Massachusetts – $61,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 3rd | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 3rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Commonwealth of Massachusetts, South Bay Community Services, Kennedy Donovan Center, and Volunteers of America Massachusetts. |
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| Maryland – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 13th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 13th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like University of Maryland, Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, Sheppard Pratt Health System, and University of Maryland Medical Center. |
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| Maine – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 35th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 35th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc., Becket Family of Services, and MaineGeneral Health. |
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| Michigan – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 14th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 14th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Autism Home Support and Spectrum Health. |
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| Minnesota – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 36th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 36th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like HealthEast, Residential Services Inc, and Skills-Autism Therapy & Parent Enrichment. |
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| Missouri – $50,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 17th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 17th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, BJC HealthCare, and Truman Medical Centers. |
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| Mississippi – $53,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 9th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 9th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Hinds Behavioral Health Servcies and Hinds Behavioral Health Services. |
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| Montana – $43,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 42nd | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology 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 – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 21st | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 21st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Duke University and Duke University Health System, Therapeutic Services Group, and East Carolina University. |
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| North Dakota – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 37th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 37th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like North Dakota State Government, HIT Inc, and Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter. |
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| Nebraska – $37,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 49th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 49th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like ResCare and Elite Professionals Home Care Company. |
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| New Hampshire – $50,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 18th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 18th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| New Jersey – $55,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 8th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 8th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Bancroft, Rutgers University, Juniper Communities, and Meridian Health. |
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| New Mexico – $44,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 41st | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 13% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 41st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Presbyterian Medical Services, Community Rehab Associates, Inc., Magellan Health, and Pathways Community Services. |
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| Nevada – $39,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 46th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 46th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Maple Star of Nevada. |
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| New York – $62,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 2nd | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in New York State are 21% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 2nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like NYC Health + Hospitals, White Glove Care, Liberty Resources, Inc., and Transitional Living Services. |
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| Ohio – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 22nd | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 22nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Brain Balance Achievement Center of Cincinnati, Leidos, The Silver Lining Group, and ResCare. |
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| Oklahoma – $47,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 29th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology 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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| Oregon – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 23rd | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 23rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Pacific University, Oregon Health & Science University, ResCare, and State of Oregon. |
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| Pennsylvania – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 24th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 24th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Mon Yough Community Services, ReMed Recovery Care Centers, and Elwyn. |
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| Rhode Island – $46,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 32nd | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 32nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc.. |
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| South Carolina – $50,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 19th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 19th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Springs Memorial Hospital. |
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| South Dakota – $38,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 47th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 47th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like LifeScape. |
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| Tennessee – $47,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 30th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 30th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Helen Ross McNabb, Helen Ross McNabb Center, Peninsula, a Division of Parkwest Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. |
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| Texas – $49,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 25th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 25th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Community Rehab Associates, Inc., University of North Texas Health Science Center, ResCare, and MHMR. |
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| Utah – $40,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 45th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 45th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Neuropractors. |
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| Virginia – $51,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 15th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Virginia are 1% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 15th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like RCG Behavioral Health Network, Virginia Commonwealth University, Henrico Doctors Hospital Parham, and Childhelp. |
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| Vermont – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 38th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Vermont are 12% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 38th among states in the country. There were no current job openings from employers in this state. |
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| Washington – $53,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 10th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Washington State are 3% higher than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 10th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like ResCare, Pathways of Washington, State of Washington, and Sandbox Therapy Group. |
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| Wisconsin – $45,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 39th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 39th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like FamilyPath Autism Services, WHEATON FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE, Kimberly-Clark, and Medical College of Wisconsin. |
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| West Virginia – $48,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 26th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 26th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WVU Research Corporation. |
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| Wyoming – $42,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 44th | ||||||||||
| Average Occupational Health Psychology salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Occupational Health Psychology 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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