About Our Audience

With more than 152,000 members, APA is the world's largest psychological association. About 65% of all psychologists in the U.S. are APA members.

What do members do?

91% Have doctoral degrees
71% Have more than 10 years of experience (post-doctorate)
46% Deliver health services
37% Are in independent practice
27% Are in academic settings
60% Hold state licensure and/or are certified
44% Men
56% Women
33% Between the ages of 45-59
90% White
10% Minorities

$85,000 was the overall median annual earned income in 2009 ($58,000 for master’s level associates)1

Sources: 2009 APA Membership Directory. 12009 Salaries in Psychology, special analysis. Compiled by APA Center for Workforce Studies, 2009.

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