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