The TCN/AACN 2005 “Salary Survey”: Professional Practices, Beliefs, and Incomes of U.S. Neuropsychologists
Open Access
- 1 September 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in The Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Vol. 20 (3), 325-364
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13854040600760488
Abstract
Doctoral-level members of Division 40 (Clinical Neuropsychology) of the American Psychological Association and other neuropsychologists were invited to participate in a web-based survey in early 2005. Response rate was estimated to be between 28.5 and 31.3%. The range of years postdoctorate was 1–51. Demonstrating the substantial proportional change in gender taking place in the field, 7 of 10 postdoctoral residents were women. Whereas the median age of APA members has been over 50 since the early 1990s, the current median age of clinical neuropsychologists is 47 and has essentially remained unchanged since 1994, indicating substantial entrance of young psychologists into the field. Use of testing assistants remains commonplace. The “flexible battery” approach has increased in popularity and predominates, whereas endorsement of the “standardized battery” approach continues to decline. More than 90% of respondents are engaged in full-time or full-time plus part-time employment. Incomes from 2004 vary considerably by years of clinical practice, work setting, amount of forensic practice, and region of country. Job satisfaction has little relationship to income and is comparable across most variables (e.g., work setting, professional identity, amount of forensic activity), whereas income satisfaction has a stronger relationship to actual income, at least at the higher income levels. Job satisfaction of neuropsychologists in general is higher than reported for other U.S. jobs. Fewer than one in five respondents is considering changing job position and very few individuals are considering leaving neuropsychology or psychology for a different field. More than 8 of 10 respondents experienced an income increase in the last five years, whereas fewer than 1 in 10 experienced a decrease. While higher than reported by other types of psychologists, neuropsychology incomes have lagged behind inflation when compared to 1992 data. Numerous breakdowns related to income and professional activities are provided.Keywords
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