Profession
Neuropsychologist
Assesses cognitive functions and behavior.
A neuropsychologist is a psychologist who studies how brain function affects thinking, emotions, and behavior. You evaluate people with concerns about memory, attention, learning, or personality changes that may come from a concussion, stroke, dementia, developmental differences, or other conditions. Your day usually combines interviews, structured tests of memory and problem solving, scoring and interpreting results, writing detailed reports, and explaining findings to patients, families, and care teams. Some neuropsychologists also provide cognitive rehabilitation or do research.
Average salary
$5,000 – $14,000
Education
7 years
Employability
88%
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A Day in the Life with a Neuropsychologist
Ochsner Health follows a clinical neuropsychologist through the working day.
Neuropsychologist Career Video
CareerOneStop explains the work, setting and training of neuropsychologists.
Neuropsychologist Anny Reyes, PhD
A Cleveland Clinic neuropsychologist describes her patients and her work.
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How much does a Neuropsychologist professional earn?▾
Salary ranges from $5,000 – $14,000 per month, depending on specialization, region, and experience. Professionals in major cities tend to earn above the national average.
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