Neuropsychology tester
| Highest | $5,200 / mo · United States |
|---|---|
| Experience | 2–4 yrs |
| Degree | Required |
| First paycheck | 4 years bachelor's degree |
Pay in the destination countries
Monthly, in US dollars. Each country is an Imora admission package — open one for that route's fees, language requirement and deadline.
| Country | Monthly |
|---|---|
| United StatesTOEFL 80–100 · $10–70k | $5,200max |
| AustraliaIELTS 6.0–6.5 · AUD 30–50k | $4,250 |
| Hong KongIELTS 6.0–6.5 · HK–200k | $4,050 |
| SingaporeIELTS 6.5 · SGD 18–35k | $4,050 |
| United KingdomIELTS 6.0–7.0 · £11–38k | $4,050 |
| CanadaIELTS 6.0–6.5 · CAD 20–40k | $3,950 |
What does the day look like?
The working schedule runs from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with zero night shifts or on-call duties because testing is strictly elective and outpatient. Between 50% and 60% of the day is spent administering standardized, face-to-face cognitive tests to patients across 4 to 6 hour testing blocks. The technician reads scripted prompts verbatim, tracks timing with a physical stopwatch, records verbal responses, and documents behavioral observations such as tremors or instructional loss.
Scoring and data entry take up 25% to 30% of the day. In this non-glamorous half, the technician calculates raw scores, looks up normative data in statistical manuals, and inputs numbers into digital platforms like Pearson Q-global, PARiConnect, or Apple iPads using Pearson Q-interactive. Another 10% to 15% goes to sanitizing test kits, restocking forms, and escorting patients. The role is strictly limited to standardized administration and scoring; technicians are legally prohibited from counseling patients, interpreting results, or offering clinical diagnoses.
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