SOC 19-3033 · May 2025 · United States
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists across the United States is $100,580 per year, measured over 75,990 jobs. The highest state median is in Oregon, at $134,350.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 109.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Oregon pays $134,350 and New Hampshire pays $64,270.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $134,350 | 540 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $127,090 | 2,700 | |
| 3 | New Mexico | $124,800 | — | |
| 4 | Alaska | $124,270 | 40 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $119,010 | 730 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $117,860 | 250 | |
| 7 | North Dakota | $116,130 | 170 | |
| 8 | California | $116,000 | 12,840 | |
| 9 | Washington | $115,240 | 1,270 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $115,180 | 2,860 |
States with the most Clinical and Counseling Psychologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 12,840 | $116,000 | |
| 2 | New York | 8,420 | $114,400 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 5,810 | $83,750 | |
| 4 | Texas | 3,640 | $83,660 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 3,140 | $91,870 | |
| 6 | Florida | 3,040 | $85,610 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 2,860 | $115,180 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 2,770 | $92,130 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 2,700 | $127,090 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 2,170 | $84,730 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $166,400 | 1,540 |
| 2 | San Luis Obispo | $155,960 | 90 |
| 3 | Sacramento | $153,050 | 630 |
| 4 | Hanford | $147,210 | 40 |
| 5 | Salem | $143,980 | 130 |
| 6 | Vallejo | $143,600 | 180 |
| 7 | Santa Fe | $131,470 | 60 |
| 8 | Oshkosh | $130,870 | 50 |
| 9 | Green Bay | $130,360 | 50 |
| 10 | Stockton | $129,860 | 160 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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