Medium Reveals the Job: Readings, Spirit Communication, Salary & What It Really Takes
$125–$220+ per session
Pam Meredith has a remarkable job: she’s a professional medium who helps people connect with loved ones who have passed away. She claims anyone can be a medium. We explore what it takes to build a career as a psychic medium, from developing intuitive skills to attracting clients and creating multiple income streams.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- What a medium actually does during a reading
- The difference between a psychic and a medium
- How someone trains to become a professional medium
- How much mediums charge for private readings
- Why evidence, ethics, and “do no harm” matter in this work
- What to watch out for before booking a medium
How much can you earn?
Mediums usually charge per session, and rates can vary widely depending on experience, reputation, referrals, and whether the medium has a larger public profile.
- Half-hour reading: about $125
- One-hour reading: about $220
- Celebrity or high-profile mediums: $1,000+ per hour
- Many professional mediums build their work through referrals, repeat clients, reviews, classes, workshops, or spiritual communities
A medium’s income depends on how many readings they book, their pricing, their reputation, and whether they also teach, run groups, appear at events, or build a public platform.
What does a medium do?
A medium says they connect with the consciousness of people who have died and bring through evidence, personality details, memories, and messages for the person receiving the reading.
Pam explains that mediumship is different from psychic work. A psychic reading may focus more on life questions, relationships, career, or future possibilities. Mediumship is specifically about connecting with a deceased loved one and giving enough evidence so the sitter can recognize who is coming through.
How do you become a medium?
According to Pam anyone can become a medium. She says mediumship takes training, practice, and the ability to alter your state of consciousness. She began after an unexpected experience under hypnosis, then trained with established teachers and continued studying for years.
This is not usually a “take one class and start charging” kind of career. Pam emphasizes that serious mediums need time, discipline, ethics, and a track record.
What makes a good medium?
A good medium needs:
- Strong listening and focus
- Patience and emotional control
- Ability to quiet the mind
- Training and supervision
- Evidence-based readings
- Sensitivity around grief and trauma
- Clear ethical boundaries
Pam says the first job is do no harm. That means not giving graphic or traumatic details just because they come through, and not using a reading in a way that scares or hurts someone.
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FAQ
How much does a medium charge per session? Rates vary widely. Most working mediums charge between $75 and $300 per session, depending on experience and reputation. Well-known practitioners in major markets can charge $500 to $1,000 or more per hour.
Is being a medium a real career? Yes. Working mediums like Pam Meredith run full-time practices, seeing clients by appointment and charging per session. Income depends on reputation, word-of-mouth referrals, and how many sessions they take on per week.
What’s the difference between a psychic and a medium? A psychic reads energy around a living person — their relationships, career, future. A medium specifically connects to people who have died. All mediums are psychic, but not all psychics are mediums.
How long does it take to become a medium? Pam trained for at least 10 years before working full-time. She studied with well-known practitioners and attended Arthur Findlay College of Mediumship in England. She cautions against anyone who hangs a shingle after a six-week course.
Can you do a mediumship reading over Zoom or phone? Yes. Pam says there’s no difference — the connection happens consciousness to consciousness, not in a physical space.
How do you know if a medium is legitimate? Ask who they trained with, how long they practiced before seeing clients, and how many verified reviews or referrals they have. A handful of online reviews isn’t enough. Look for years of practice and a track record of accurate, evidential readings.
This show first aired pn Sept. 2025