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Professional Trends

Virginia Vs. National Mental Health Employment

Virginia	16,180
National	445,580

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

Employment Growth for Mental health professionals In Virginia

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
12,070	12,950	13,990	14,790	16,180

Yellow: Actual Values

In Virginia, mental health is a growing field. In 2010 there were 4,110 more mental health professionals working in Virginia than there were in 2006. Thus, in Virginia, this field has grown by 34% in four years. This growth is faster than the national trend for mental health professionals which shows a 12% increase in the number of mental health professionals working around the nation.

Mental Health VS. All Professions salaries in Virginia

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$35,402	$36,720	$37,352	$36,618	$37,232
$46,318	$48,287	$49,095	$50,643	$51,501

Light Blue: Mental Health
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by mental health professionals is increasing in Virginia. In 2006 mental health professionals made a mean salary of $35,402 per year, and in 2010 they made $37,232 per year.

Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in Virginia

10th percentile	$24,520
25th percentile	$28,752
50th percentile	$35,146
75th percentile	$43,806
90th percentile	$54,072

Thus, mental health professionals' salaries grew by 5% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of mental health, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid mental health professionals earning 121% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Virginia state.

Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in Virginia

Clinical Psychology	$62,300
Counseling	$48,162
Forensic Psychology	$80,330
Mental Health	$37,232
Organizational Psychology	$92,870
Psychology	$84,510
School Psychology	$67,140
Social Work	$49,152
Sports Psychology	$67,140

In Virginia, 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 Virginia

associate	2
bachelor	0
master	3
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	5

As the number of mental health professionals is increasing in Virginia state, the number of students graduating from the 5 accredited mental health schools in Virginia state is also increasing. In 2006, 36 students graduated from mental health courses in Virginia. And in 2010, 160 students graduated.

Thus there was a 344% percent increase in the number of mental health school degree or certificate graduates in Virginia. A majority of these graduates, or 60%, graduated with an master's degree in mental health.

Mental Health Faculty Salaries in Virginia

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