Mental Health Schools
In Los Angeles, California
Mental Health faculty can choose to work at only one mental health school in Los Angeles. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of mental health and mental health education in Los Angeles, which includes mental health training at the mental health masters degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Los Angeles Vs. California Mental Health Employment
| Los Angeles | 11,390 |
| California | 39,130 |
Of the 39,130 mental health professionals employed in California, 11,390 work in Los Angeles. The number of mental health professionals in Los Angeles has grown by 10% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Los Angeles has also increased.
Los Angeles Vs. California Mental Health employment growth
| 42,920 | 32,830 | 32,530 | 42,330 | 39,130 |
| 10,380 | 11,690 | 8,180 | 11,810 | 11,390 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Los Angeles
Mental Health VS. All professions salaries in Los Angeles
| $34,838 | $36,628 | $39,798 | $40,278 | $40,344 |
| $43,160 | $45,390 | $47,600 | $49,010 | $50,240 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Mental Health in Los Angeles
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Los Angeles
As the number of mental health professionals in Los Angeles has grown, salaries for mental health professionals have also increased. Los Angeles mental health professionals made $40,344 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for mental health professionals in Los Angeles was $34,838 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Los Angeles.
Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in Los Angeles
10th percentile |
$24,624 |
25th percentile |
$29,550 |
50th percentile |
$37,820 |
75th percentile |
$46,630 |
90th percentile |
$61,234 |
Los Angeles mental health professionals earn a median yearly salary of $37,820. The 10% of mental health professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $24,624 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $61,234 per year.
Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in Los Angeles
Mental Health |
$40,344 |
Counseling |
$53,422 |
Social Work |
$53,545 |
Clinical Psychology |
$65,668 |
School Psychology |
$75,820 |
Sports Psychology |
$75,820 |
Psychology |
$82,405 |
Forensic Psychology |
$82,405 |
Los Angeles mental health professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Mental Health schools in Los Angeles
There is only one accredited mental health school in the city. Many of Los Angeles' mental health professionals are graduates of this school.
Mental Health Programs Offered In Los Angeles
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Los Angeles' mental health school offers one mental health degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Mental Health Degrees In Los Angeles
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
20 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 20 |
Approximately 20 students completed mental health courses in 2010.