5 Highest Paying Countries for Psychologists

2. United States

Average Salary: $104,388

Almost 50% of Americans will experience a behavioral health issue in their lifetime. The US faces a critical shortage of behavioral health professionals, hindering timely care access. In 2021, less than 50% of individuals with mental illnesses received prompt treatment, with even fewer for those with substance use disorders. Rural and economically distressed areas often lack providers; in 2018, over half of US counties lacked practicing psychiatrists, with rural areas having only a third of the supply compared to urban regions. Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries struggle to find providers due to low reimbursement rates. Owing to the shortages, the salaries are driven up.