11 Highest Paying Jobs with A Master’s Degree in Psychology

Published on February 16, 2016 at 9:14 am by Hannah Rae Villarba in Lists

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Wondering what are the highest paying jobs with a Master’s Degree in psychology? You’ll be surprised to know that even without a doctorate or a medical degree in psychology, a wide array of lucrative career options awaits your Master’s diploma!

For this list, we have gathered suggestions from About Psychology, Business Insider, and Best Psychology Degrees to find out the jobs with the best salaries in this field. We have ranked the jobs according to average annual income of each job, as per indicated on our sources. Note that these are loosely based on the figures indicated on our sources, and as such could be higher or lower than actual salaries. It is also important to note that these salary figures may vary depending on tenure in service.

11 Highest Paying Jobs with A Master’s Degree in Psychology

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So, which career in psychology is going to get you closest to your dream billionaire lifestyle? Read more to find out the 11 highest paying jobs with a Master’s Degree in Psychology and don’t forget to check out our other article on highest paying jobs with a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

11. Recreational Therapist

Average annual salary: About $42,000

Recreational therapists find employment in care facilities, helping and planning study-based recreation that best suits people with special care needs. Anyone with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology can apply for this job, but a Master’s Degree can guarantee higher pay and bigger opportunities. The license is required in some states.