Salary Clinical Psychologist in CA?

I have been researching extensively all over the internet over salary of clinical psychologists in CA.





I have been told by unreliable sources that it averages 110,000 a year but im a bit skeptical.





Is there more money in pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology or entering law school?

Salary Clinical Psychologist in CA?
As an average figure, it probably is a bit high, and psychologists in private practice have only time as a limit on their earnings.





Couple of things I'd like to offer, if money is a significant factor in your career decision, the law school route would be best.





(This is not to be taken personally) To be effective in the field of psychology and mental health, making money needs to be of a secondary importance. Yes, it is important to make a comfortable living, and if you don't do this kind of work because you want to be of service to others, you'll burn out very quickly.





Even though I help people deal with very painful things day in and day out, I look forward to my work, because I know I am making some contribution to my client's well being. I have worked for agencies for as little as $28,000 per year, and have had years that were in the high $80's. Kind of like: build it and they will come, do what you like and the money will follow.





Also for your consideration, Clinical Ph.D. is actually three degrees (bachelor, master, Ph.D.) Law school is only two:


(bachelor's and law school + the bar exam).





Good luck in your decision.
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Reply:From what I've heard, and I'm in a different branch of the field, Clinical Psychologists make, probably, more like $80k-$100k on average. It'd be higher in the big cities (LA %26amp; SF), because the cost of living is higher, and higher if the person is an entrepreneur, with a wealthy private practice. Lots make less, in settings like community agencies, schools, prisons, and even smaller hospital settings.