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Clinical Neuropsychologists

Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed

Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $110,840/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$54,990$168,520

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +4.3% projected growth, 20242034 — about as fast as average.

About 3,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingWritingService OrientationActive Learning
Top knowledge areas
PsychologyTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingMedicine and DentistryBiologyCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematics
Core tasks

Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.

Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.

Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.

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.

Diagnose and treat pediatric populations for conditions such as learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases.

Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.

Distinguish between psychogenic and neurogenic syndromes, two or more suspected etiologies of cerebral dysfunction, or between disorders involving complex seizures.

Diagnose and treat neural and psychological conditions in medical and surgical populations, such as patients with early dementing illness or chronic pain with a neurological basis.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Clinical Neuropsychologists?

The median pay for Clinical Neuropsychologists is $110,840 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Clinical Neuropsychologists?

Employment for Clinical Neuropsychologists is projected to change +4.3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Clinical Neuropsychologists?

Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Clinical Neuropsychologists?

About 3,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.