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Palm Desert Vs. California Psychology Employment

Palm Desert	1,560
California	16,750

Of the 16,750 psychology professionals employed in California, 1,560 work in Palm Desert. Between 2006 and 2010, in Palm Desert, there has been a 27% growth in the number of psychology professionals. As the employment for psychology professionals in Palm Desert has increased, overall employment in Palm Desert has also increased.

Palm Desert Vs. California Psychology employment growth

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
15,220	14,810	16,120	16,060	16,750
1,230	1,500	1,690	1,750	1,560

Grey: California
Dark Yellow: Palm Desert

Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Palm Desert

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$68,035	$76,705	$85,040	$82,760	$80,405
$37,950	$39,270	$40,760	$41,840	$42,930

Light Blue: Psychology in Palm Desert
Dark Yellow: All Professions in Palm Desert

In Palm Desert, salaries for psychology professionals have increased. In 2010 Palm Desert psychology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $80,405. Psychology professionals in Palm Desert made a yearly average salary of $68,035, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Palm Desert.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Palm Desert

10th percentile	$37,805
25th percentile	$63,825
50th percentile	$82,040
75th percentile	$98,820
90th percentile	$113,340

Psychology professionals make a median salary of $82,040 per year in Palm Desert. The difference in pay between the psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 200%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $37,805 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $113,340 per year.

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Palm Desert

Counseling	$51,496
Christian Counseling	$53,870
Clinical Psychology	$63,438
Sports Psychology	$72,670
School Psychology	$72,670
Forensic Psychology	$80,405
Psychology	$80,405
Sociology	$117,300

Psychology professional salaries in Palm Desert are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Psychology schools in Palm Desert

Many of Palm Desert's psychology professionals are graduates of the only accredited psychology school in the city.

Psychology Programs Offered In Palm Desert

associate	1
bachelor	0
master	0
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	1

There is one degree and certificate program in psychology offered by Palm Desert's psychology school.

Student Completed Psychology Degrees In Palm Desert

associate	21
bachelor	0
master	0
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	21

Approximately 21 students graduated from psychology courses in 2010.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Palm Desert, California

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