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Professional Trends

North Carolina Vs. National Mental Health Employment

North Carolina	12,800
National	445,580

Approximately 3% of the country's mental health professionals work in North Carolina state.

Employment Growth for Mental health professionals In North Carolina

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
8,290	8,450	10,410	12,970	12,800

Yellow: Actual Values

In North Carolina, the field of mental health is growing. There were 4,510 more mental health professionals working in North Carolina in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 54% growth in the field. This growth is faster 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 North Carolina

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$31,608	$33,322	$34,136	$35,840	$36,142
$42,193	$43,618	$45,387	$46,982	$48,254

Light Blue: Mental Health
Dark Yellow: All Professions

In North Carolina, as the number of mental health professionals is growing, the salaries earned by mental health professionals are increasing. In 2006 mental health professionals made a mean salary of $31,608 per year, and in 2010 they made $36,142 per year.

Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in North Carolina

10th percentile	$25,692
25th percentile	$28,996
50th percentile	$34,252
75th percentile	$42,524
90th percentile	$50,062

This represents a 13% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 95% pay differential between the highest paid mental health professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of mental health in North Carolina.

Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in North Carolina

Clinical Psychology	$59,765
Counseling	$46,720
Forensic Psychology	$75,055
Mental Health	$36,142
Organizational Psychology	$102,080
Psychology	$84,063
School Psychology	$63,120
Social Work	$42,858
Sports Psychology	$63,120

In North Carolina, mental health professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Mental Health programs available for each degree type for all schools in North Carolina

associate	7
bachelor	0
master	2
doctor	0
Certificate	3
Total	12

The number of students graduating from the 9 accredited mental health schools in North Carolina is decreasing. In 2006, 78 students graduated from mental health courses in North Carolina. And in 2010, 72 students graduated.

There was a decrease in the number of mental health school degree or certificate graduates in North Carolina by 8%. 58% of these graduates received a associate's degree in mental health.

Mental Health Faculty Salaries in North Carolina

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