Australian Education Pathways

Psychologists and Psychotherapists

University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2723

Psychologists and Psychotherapists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.

People employed54,200
Median pay$2,204per week, full-time
Projected growth+16.8%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+8.1%per year
Median age44
Female share82%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 96.6% university · 1.7% vet / tafe · 0.6% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

Usually studied as Psychology. A selection of providers offering courses in this field (indicative, not ranked):

Course & field-of-education data © Commonwealth of Australia (CRICOS), CC BY 2.5 AU. Matched by field of education — indicative; confirm entry requirements with each provider.

Where these jobs are

NSW 32% · VIC 25.7% · QLD 22.4% · WA 9% · SA 6.3% · TAS 2.2% · ACT 1.8% · NT 0.7%

Top industries

Health Care and Social Assistance · Education and Training · Public Administration and Safety.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.