Gender differences in practice patterns and income among psychologists in professional practice

Income, an important facet of professional psychological practice, differs by gender. The potential sources of income differences among California cli nical psychologists were investigated. Full-time female psychologists earne d significantly less income on average than full-time male psychologists, d espite similar patient demographics, caseloads, practice profiles, and paym ent sources, In separate regression models, professional experience increas ed income more for men than for women, whereas greater psychologist supply decreased income for both groups. According to the regression model, if fem ale psychologists were paid like male psychologists, they would receive, on average, $16,440 more per year.