The most prevalent employment for master's-level APA Salary Survey participants were in direct human services (N=132). The overall mean salary reported for master's-level direct human service positions was $52,322 (SD=$26,441) and the median salary was $45,000.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.