Jobs Similar to Clinical Neuropsychologists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to clinical neuropsychologists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Neuropsychologists, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses and Genetic Counselors.
Clinical Neuropsychologists: $110,840 (broader BLS group) · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Clinical Neuropsychologists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NeuropsychologistsSame group | 88% | $110,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | 86% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Genetic Counselors | 85% | $100,040 | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | 85% | $281,870 | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Neurologists | 85% | $248,560 | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Clinical and Counseling PsychologistsSame group | 83% | $100,580 | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | 83% | $132,300 | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Pediatricians, General | 82% | $210,040 | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Family Medicine Physicians | 82% | $244,180 | Graduate degree |
| 11 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 82% | $256,560 | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Allergists and Immunologists | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Hospitalists | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Naturopathic Physicians | 82% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Preventive Medicine Physicians | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | 82% | $135,880 | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | 82% | $335,550 | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 82% | $80,250 | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 81% | $80,340 | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 81% | $292,910 | Graduate degree |
- 1Neuropsychologists
88% similar · $110,840 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
86% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 3Genetic Counselors
85% similar · $100,040 · Graduate degree
- 4Psychiatrists
85% similar · $281,870 · Graduate degree
- 5Neurologists
85% similar · $248,560 · Graduate degree
- 6Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
83% similar · $100,580 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Nurse Practitioners
83% similar · $132,300 · Graduate degree
- 8Pediatricians, General
82% similar · $210,040 · Graduate degree
- 9Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 10Family Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $244,180 · Graduate degree
- 11General Internal Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $256,560 · Graduate degree
- 12Allergists and Immunologists
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 13Hospitalists
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 14Naturopathic Physicians
82% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 15Preventive Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 16Physician Assistants
82% similar · $135,880 · Graduate degree
- 17Emergency Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $335,550 · Graduate degree
- 18Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
82% similar · $80,250 · Graduate degree
- 19Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $80,340 · Graduate degree
- 20Obstetricians and Gynecologists
81% similar · $292,910 · Graduate degree
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like clinical neuropsychologists
What jobs are most similar to clinical neuropsychologists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Neuropsychologists (88% similar), Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (86% similar), Genetic Counselors (85% similar), Psychiatrists (85% similar) and Neurologists (85% similar).
Do jobs like clinical neuropsychologists pay more?
None of the 20 most similar careers has a higher BLS median pay than clinical neuropsychologists where a direct comparison is possible.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.