SOC 19-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists — Canton
Canton-Massillon, OH · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Canton, OH is $96,900 per year, close to the national median of $100,580 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Canton, OH is $96,900 per year, close to the national median of $100,580 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $74,150 and $117,180. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,540 and the ninetieth at $139,090.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Dayton records the highest median at $115,690. Of the 381 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 41st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,540 | −57.7% |
| 25th | $74,150 | −26.3% |
| Median (50th) | $96,900 | −3.7% |
| 75th | $117,180 | +16.5% |
| 90th | $139,090 | +38.3% |
| Mean | $97,950 | −2.6% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton | $115,690 | 110 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $104,370 | 510 | |
| 3 | Youngstown | $102,860 | 60 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $101,660 | 320 | |
| 5 | Akron | $101,060 | 130 | |
| 6 | Cincinnati | $100,510 | 650 | |
| 7 | Toledo | $93,220 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Canton run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $96,900 goes as far as $104,418 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,418US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,900 a year, 3.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,540 to $139,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $115,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Canton, OH?
The median annual wage is $96,900, or $46.59 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,580, so pay in Canton, OH is 3.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Canton, OH earns more than $139,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dayton, at $115,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Canton, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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