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Professional Trends

Illinois Vs. National Mental Health Employment

Illinois	17,480
National	445,580

Of all of the mental health professionals that work in the US, approximately 4% work in Illinois state.

Employment Growth for Mental health professionals In Illinois

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
15,680	16,510	17,840	19,360	17,480

Yellow: Actual Values

In Illinois, mental health is a growing field. In 2010 there were 1,800 more mental health professionals working in Illinois than there were in 2006. This represents a 11% growth in the field. This growth is slower than the change in the number of mental health professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of mental health professionals has grown by 12% from 2006 to 2010.

Mental Health VS. All Professions salaries in Illinois

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$30,652	$33,744	$34,786	$36,282	$37,668
$46,261	$48,114	$49,602	$50,552	$51,250

Light Blue: Mental Health
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The salaries paid to mental health professionals are growing in Illinois. In 2006 mental health professionals made a mean salary of $30,652 per year, and in 2010 they made $37,668 per year.

Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in Illinois

10th percentile	$23,406
25th percentile	$27,656
50th percentile	$34,854
75th percentile	$43,936
90th percentile	$56,298

Thus, mental health professionals' salaries grew by 19% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Illinois state, within the field of mental health, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid mental health professionals earn 141% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in Illinois

Clinical Psychology	$61,968
Counseling	$49,662
Forensic Psychology	$81,255
Mental Health	$37,668
Organizational Psychology	$65,110
Psychology	$75,873
School Psychology	$71,730
Social Work	$49,515
Sports Psychology	$71,730

In Illinois, mental health professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Mental Health programs available for each degree type for all schools in Illinois

associate	3
bachelor	0
master	1
doctor	0
Certificate	4
Total	8

The number of students graduating from the 7 accredited mental health schools in Illinois is increasing. In Illinois, there were 56 graduates in 2006. And there were 65 graduates from mental health courses in 2010.

There was an increase in the number of mental health school degree or certificate graduates in Illinois by 16%. 50% of these graduates received a undergraduate certificate in mental health.

Mental Health Faculty Salaries in Illinois

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