The overall 11-12-month median salary in 2009 for doctoral-level psychologists in these positions was $100,000, based on 207 valid responses. The standard deviation ($77,121) is large for this group, indicating substantial variation around the mean of $121,100.he overall mean salary reported for those in applied positions was $101,053 (SD=$65,215) and the median salary was $80,000. The 1st and 3rd quartiles were $64,250 and $112,000, respectively. Table 14b shows salary data for master's level respondents in applied psychology positions by years of work experience.