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Career overview · SOC 19-3039

Neuropsychologists

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.

Also called: Aviation Neuropsychologist · Board Certified Neuropsychologist · Child and Adolescent Neuropsychologist · Forensic Neuropsychologist · Neuropsychologist · Neuropsychology Medical Consultant

Median pay (national)
$117,580
$51,410–$163,570 (10th–90th)
Employed (US)
17,790
BLS OEWS, May 2024
Outlook 2024–34
+4.3%
~3,900 openings/yr
Typical entry
Master's degree

What the numbers say

Refit analysis ·Pay for neuropsychologists shows an unusually wide range: the top 10% earn $163,570 versus $51,410 at the bottom 10% — 3.2x. The median of $117,580 leaves roughly 39% of headroom to the 90th percentile, which is where seniority, specialization, and the skills below tend to pay off.
Refit analysis ·Employment is projected to change +4.3% from 2024 to 2034 — faster than the 3% all-occupation average. Even so, BLS projects about 3,900 openings a year, mostly to replace workers who retire or change careers.
Refit analysis ·Where you work moves the number a lot. Across the 45 states with released data, California pays the most for this role (median $147,650, +26% vs the national median), while West Virginia sits lowest at $41,900 — a 252% spread for the same job title.
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

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Top skills employers ask for

Ranked by O*NET importance for this occupation.

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Science
  • Monitoring
  • Learning Strategies
  • Mathematics

What they actually do

Core O*NET tasks for this role.

  • Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.
  • Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.
  • Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
  • Diagnose and treat conditions involving injury to the central nervous system, such as cerebrovascular accidents, neoplasms, infectious or inflammatory diseases, degenerative diseases, head traumas, demyelinating diseases, and various forms of dementing illnesses.
  • Establish neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.
  • Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.
  • Diagnose and treat pediatric populations for conditions such as learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases.
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in neuropsychology.
  • Participate in educational programs, in-service training, or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques.
  • Consult with other professionals about patients' neurological conditions.

Tools & technology

  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Automated Neuropsychological Metric Assessments Battery
  • Behavioral Assessment and Research System BARS
  • BrainMetric The Category Test
  • BrainTrain Captain's Log
  • CogniSyst Computerized Assessment of Response Bias CARB
  • Conners' Continuous Performance Test II
  • Database software
  • Interactive psychological evaluation software
  • MicroCog Assessment of Cognitive Functioning
  • Noldus Information Technology The Observer XT
  • Operational Data Store ODS software
  • Patient electronic medical record EMR software
  • Psychological testing software
  • Scheduling software
  • Statistical software

Knowledge areas

  • Psychology
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Biology