There are currently an estimated 17,400 neuropsychologists in the United States. The neuropsychologist job market is expected to grow by 10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are neuropsychologists?
CareerExplorer rates neuropsychologists with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 5,600 neuropsychologists. That number is based on 1,800 additional neuropsychologists, and the retirement of 3,800 existing neuropsychologists.
What’s the supply of neuropsychologists?
The neuropsychologist industry is concentrated in California, Florida, Massachusetts
Neuropsychologist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Neuropsychologists |
|---|---|
| California | 1,760 |
| Florida | 1,310 |
| Massachusetts | 810 |
| Texas | 670 |
| Maryland | 580 |
| New York | 480 |
| Illinois | 460 |
| Pennsylvania | 450 |
| Washington | 410 |
| Virginia | 400 |
| Ohio | 380 |
| Georgia | 310 |
| North Carolina | 300 |
| Colorado | 280 |
| Minnesota | 270 |
| Louisiana | 230 |
| Missouri | 210 |
| Tennessee | 210 |
| District of Columbia | 200 |
| Wisconsin | 190 |
| Oregon | 180 |
| Indiana | 180 |
| Michigan | 180 |
| Connecticut | 180 |
| Kentucky | 160 |
| Arizona | 150 |
| Alabama | 130 |
| West Virginia | 130 |
| South Carolina | 130 |
| Kansas | 120 |
| Nevada | 120 |
| Hawaii | 110 |
| Oklahoma | 100 |
| New Mexico | 100 |
| Puerto Rico | 100 |
| Arkansas | 80 |
| Utah | 70 |
| Montana | 60 |
| Mississippi | 60 |
| Maine | 50 |
| Idaho | 50 |
| South Dakota | 40 |
| North Dakota | 30 |