An interstate compact that lets licensed psychologists in participating states practise telepsychology and do temporary in-person work across state lines. It has made multi-state assessment work far more practical.

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PhD / PsyD salary in Wisconsin

What PhD / PsyD roles are advertised at, and the Wisconsin factors that change the number.

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How much does a PhD / PsyD earn in Wisconsin?

PhD / PsyD roles we recruit across the US are advertised at roughly $92k – $145k, typically $92k entry, $115k mid-career and $145k at senior or supervisory level. In Wisconsin, where an individual offer lands inside that range is driven by licensure, setting, caseload and local cost of living rather than a state-wide average. Stable market with strong school-based and IDD demand.

PhD / PsyD advertised pay by experience

Entry: $92k; First role after certification
Mid-career: $115k; Two to five years, full caseload
Senior: $145k; Supervisory scope or specialist skill

What changes a PhD / PsyD offer in Wisconsin

LPC, LCSW and LMFT are licensed by DSPS.
Setting: Autism diagnostic clinics, Hospitals, School districts price differently for the same credential.
Caseload cap and billable or productivity target, which decide whether a bonus is real.
Metro cost of living within the state; a city premium is not the same as a better offer.
Scarcity: Acute in autism diagnostic assessment, where waitlists are long and evaluators are scarce. School psychology shortages are structural in most states.

Why we do not publish a WI average

We publish what we actually see advertised on roles we recruit. We do not hold a statistically valid state-level survey, so quoting a Wisconsin average would be guesswork dressed as data. For official state wage estimates, use the federal source and treat it as a floor for negotiation, not a target.

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Last reviewed August 2026.

Live PhD / PsyD roles in Wisconsin

Psychologist - Pediatric Neuropsychology - Madison, WI
Clinical Psychologist role in Madison, Wisconsin, paying $98,000 - $123,500 a year, offering a pediatric neuropsychology caseload with a defined evaluation quota rather than an open-ended one. Take a Seat People recruits this role directly with the employer, and we confirm caseload, supervision and pay in writing before the job goes live.
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Confidential PhD / PsyD provider — Madison, WI
Location
Madison, WI
Advertised pay
$98,000 - $123,500
Contract
full time · PhD / PsyD

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