How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make?
The median pay for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in the United States is $100,580 per year — about $48.36 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $55,170, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $180,960.
That is $39,190 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary range by percentile
Half of all Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $73,210 and $135,200 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $55,170 | $26.52 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $73,210 | $35.20 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $100,580 | $48.36 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $135,200 | $65.00 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $180,960 | $87.00 |
Highest-paying states for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Oregon leads the country for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay at $134,350 a year, followed by New Jersey ($127,090) and New Mexico ($124,800). At the other end, New Hampshire posts the lowest median at $64,270 — a gap of $70,080 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $134,350 | $64.59 | +34% |
| 2 | New Jersey | $127,090 | $61.10 | +26% |
| 3 | New Mexico | $124,800 | $60.00 | +24% |
| 4 | Alaska | $124,270 | $59.75 | +24% |
| 5 | Arizona | $119,010 | $57.22 | +18% |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 48 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 76,000 people work as Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $112,750 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required, per O*NET occupation data.
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