Engineering Technicians see a median salary of $55K after reaching one to two decades on the job. Engineering Technicians who have stuck around for more than two decades see earnings that are only slightly higher than those of folks who have worked for 10 to 20 years; the more senior group makes around $61K on average.
Practicing psychologists can help with a range of health problems and use an assortment of evidence-based treatments to help people improve their lives. Most commonly, they use therapy (often referred to as psychotherapy or talk therapy).
A psychologist will diagnose a mental disorder or problem and determine whatâs best for the patientâs care. A psychologist often works in tandem with a psychiatrist, who is also a medical doctor and can prescribe medication if it is determined that medication is necessary for a patientâs treatment. Psychologists can do research, which is a very important contribution academically and clinically, to the profession. A therapist is a broader umbrella term for professionals who are trainedâand often licensedâto provide a variety of treatments and rehabilitation for people.