Psychologist pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000682
- Class code
- 32000682
- Pay group
- MH17
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Psychologist is $66,696 to $110,049 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000682.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This class provides a full range of psychological and educational diagnostic and intervention services for children or adults. Employee provides counseling, psychotherapy, consultation, and/or behavior management to individuals/groups in order to treat or address psychological adjustment and/or behavioral issues. Employee administers, interprets, evaluates, and assesses individuals' tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, and/or personality characteristics and motivations. Employee observes individuals and groups in an effort to assess, evaluate, and predict behaviors. Employee diagnoses, treats, and manages mental and/or psychological disorders or disabilities, substance abuse, and disorders of habit or conduct. Diagnostic responsibilities may include evaluation for development, intelligence, learning, behavior, and personality disorders.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of the NC Psychology Practice Act and amendments Working knowledge of the assessment of personal characteristics that includes intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning Working knowledge of the NC Psychology Board's administrative rules and NC Juvenile Code and HIPPA Working knowledge of the Protection of the Abused, Neglected, or Exploited Disabled Adult Act; and the American Psychological Association and other applicable codes of ethics Thorough knowledge and application of psychological principles, theories, methods, procedures, thorough knowledge of application, and evaluation of psychological testing Considerable knowl ...
Minimum qualifications
Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90270). <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Psychologist in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $62,285 | $104,719 | $62,285 to $104,719 |
| Arizona | $26.97 | $48.55 | $56,098 to $100,989 |
| California | $9,467 | $14,101 | $113,604 to $169,212 |
| Idaho | $84,468 | $168,936 | $84,468 to $168,936 |
| Indiana | $94,718 | $156,312 | $94,718 to $156,312 |
| Maine | $38.13 | $53.72 | $79,310 to $111,738 |
| Missouri | $52,080 | $126,072 | $52,080 to $126,072 |
| Ohio | $43.56 | $61.09 | $90,605 to $127,067 |
| Oklahoma | $60,070 | $179,423 | $60,070 to $179,423 |
| Tennessee | $8,620 | $13,754 | $103,440 to $165,048 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.