Psychologist - Ph.D. Salary in Ames, Iowa

Psychologist - Ph.D. Salary in Ames, IA

How much does a Psychologist - Ph.D. make in Ames, IA? The average Psychologist - Ph.D. salary in Ames, IA is $111,222 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $101,115 and $123,604. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Psychologist - Ph.D. Salary $91,912 Ames,IA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Psychologist - Ph.D. Salary $101,115 Ames,IA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Psychologist - Ph.D. Salary $111,222 Ames,IA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Psychologist - Ph.D. Salary $123,604 Ames,IA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Psychologist - Ph.D. Salary $134,876 Ames,IA April 24, 2024
25% $101,115 10% $91,912 90% $134,876 75% $123,604 $111,222 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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CPA: A CPA, or Certified Public Accountant, is a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals.

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Psychological Evaluations: A psychological evaluation may consist of a series of formal or structured psychological or neuropsychological tests as well as clinical interviews designed to identify and describe emotional, behavioral, or learning problems.

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Leadership 3.18%
CPA 2.76%
Psychological Evaluations 1.68%
Others 92.38%

Job Description for Psychologist - Ph.D.

Psychologist - Ph.D. evaluates patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Being a Psychologist - Ph.D. uses talk therapy to treat patient illness or distress, cannot prescribe medication. Requires a PhD in clinical psychology. Additionally, Psychologist - Ph.D. requires a valid state license to practice. Typically reports to a medical director. The Psychologist - Ph.D. works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be a Psychologist - Ph.D. typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Frontera Search Partners - West Des Moines, IA
    We’re excited to let you know about an opportunity to give back to America’s heroes and help them receive their well-deserved Veterans Affairs (VA) benefit...
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  • Frontera Search Partners - Yuma, AZ
    Job Type. Full-time/Part-time. Description. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, as an Independent Contractor, to perform medical assessments on United States V...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Carroll Counseling Center - Towson, MD
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Ph.D., PsyD. We don't just have a mission statement...we have a mission. At Carroll Counseling Center, our commitment to o...
    - 10 Days Ago
  • Frontera Search Partners - Lincoln, NE
    We’re excited to let you know about an opportunity to give back to America’s heroes and help them receive their well-deserved Veterans Affairs (VA) benefit...
    - 11 Days Ago
  • Frontera Search Partners - Lake Charles, LA
    We’re excited to let you know about an opportunity to give back to America’s heroes and help them receive their well-deserved Veterans Affairs (VA) benefit...
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Career Path for Psychologist - Ph.D.

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For Psychologist - Ph.D., the first career path typically progresses to Psychological Services Director.

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Psychologist - Ph.D. Pay Difference by Location

Psychologist - Ph.D. salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Psychologist - Ph.D., the highest Psychologist - Ph.D. salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Psychologist - Ph.D. salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Psychologist - Ph.D. salary is in Miami, FL, where the Psychologist - Ph.D. salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Ames, Iowa    Ames is a city in central Iowa approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines. It is best known as the home of Iowa State University (ISU), with l....More

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