Healthcare Bear, DE Pop. 21,000

Psychologist Salary in Bear, Delaware

The median psychologist salary in Bear, DE is $86,183 per year, which is 1.0% above the national median and 1.9% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$86,183
vs State Avg
$-1,707
vs National
+$853
Cost of Living
99%

Psychologist Salary in Bear by Experience

In Bear, an entry-level psychologist earns around $52,520, while experienced professionals earn up to $146,450 per year. The local cost of living index is 99% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$52,520
+$520 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$88,880
+$880 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$146,450
+$1,450 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Bear, DE

Percentile Bear
10th Percentile $48,480
25th Percentile $64,640
Median (50th) $86,183
75th Percentile $116,150
90th Percentile $156,550

Psychologist Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$91,303
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$88,743
Pop. 33,398
Middletown, DE
$85,330
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$83,623
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Psychologist in Bear

Education

Most psychologist positions require a doctoral degree. Bear and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyPsychological AssessmentCBT/DBTResearch MethodsClinical DocumentationEthics

Job Outlook

Nationally, psychologist employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Bear may vary based on local industry and population growth.