Neuropsychologists — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$110,840
United States, 2025
Employment
18,820
United States, 2025
Typical education
Post-Doctoral Training
Job Zone 5
Skills identified
35
10 related careers
Career overview
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.
- O*NET code
- 19-3039.02
- Job zone
- 5
- Experience required
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Typical tasks
- Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.
- Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.
- Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
- Diagnose and treat conditions involving injury to the central nervous system, such as cerebrovascular accidents, neoplasms, infectious or inflammatory diseases, degenerative diseases, head traumas, demyelinating diseases, and various forms of dementing illnesses.
- Establish neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.
- Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.
- Diagnose and treat pediatric populations for conditions such as learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases.
- Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in neuropsychology.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$54,990
25th percentile
$68,850
75th percentile
$147,240
90th percentile
$168,520
Most important skills
- Active Listening4.5
- Reading Comprehension4.5
- Writing4.4
- Critical Thinking4.3
- Speaking4.3
- Judgment and Decision Making4.3
- Social Perceptiveness4.1
- Complex Problem Solving4.1
- Active Learning3.9
- Service Orientation3.6
- Monitoring3.6
- Science3.6
What skills do you need?
Select the skills you already have
Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
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0 of 21 identified skills
Matched
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Missing
21
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Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.5 | 5.4 | Not selected | 5.4 |
| Writing | 4.4 | 4.8 | Not selected | 4.8 |
| Active Listening | 4.5 | 4.6 | Not selected | 4.6 |
| Speaking | 4.3 | 4.8 | Not selected | 4.8 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.1 | 4.9 | Not selected | 4.9 |
| Critical Thinking | 4.3 | 4.6 | Not selected | 4.6 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.1 | 4.6 | Not selected | 4.6 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.3 | 4.4 | Not selected | 4.4 |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | 4.4 | Not selected | 4.4 |
| Monitoring | 3.6 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.5 | 4.3 | Not selected | 4.3 |
| Service Orientation | 3.6 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Science | 3.6 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Instructing | 3.4 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.3 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Persuasion | 3.3 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Coordination | 3.3 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.3 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Time Management | 3.1 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Negotiation | 3.0 | 2.9 | Not selected | 2.9 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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Compare with NeuropsychologistsHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | $185,390 | 210 | 2025 |
| San Jose, CA | $175,160 | 110 | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $168,040 | 300 | 2025 |
| Sacramento, CA | $166,480 | 170 | 2025 |
| CA | $157,540 | 1,600 | 2025 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $153,630 | 470 | 2025 |
| Raleigh, NC | $152,980 | 30 | 2025 |
| Asheville, NC | $152,550 | 60 | 2025 |
| Richmond, VA | $152,050 | 90 | 2025 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $150,400 | 40 | 2025 |
| KY | $149,990 | 300 | 2025 |
| San Diego, CA | $148,820 | 250 | 2025 |
| Riverside, CA | $148,530 | 120 | 2025 |
| NV | $146,850 | 100 | 2025 |
| Charlotte, NC | $146,850 | 90 | 2025 |
| Miami, FL | $145,890 | 160 | 2025 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $143,020 | 140 | 2025 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $142,960 | 40 | 2025 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $142,400 | 70 | 2025 |
| OK | $141,290 | 90 | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Build a transition comparisonCareer and skills data: O*NET 31.0.
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.