SOC 19-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists — Fresno
Fresno, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Fresno, CA the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists reaches $129,120 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fresno, CA the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists reaches $129,120 a year. That is 28.4% more than the national median of $100,580. Pay ranges from under $54,140 at the tenth percentile to more than $162,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $77,840 to $154,940.
Employment stands at 280, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $166,400. Of the 527 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 47th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,140 | −46.2% |
| 25th | $77,840 | −22.6% |
| Median (50th) | $129,120 | +28.4% |
| 75th | $154,940 | +54.0% |
| 90th | $162,360 | +61.4% |
| Mean | $120,790 | +20.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Vallejo | $143,600 | 180 | |
| 6 | Stockton | $129,860 | 160 | |
| 7 | Modesto | $123,030 | 70 | |
| 8 | Oxnard | $116,960 | 300 | |
| 9 | Santa Rosa | $116,620 | 200 | |
| 10 | Bakersfield | $116,550 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fresno run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $129,120 buys what $116,640 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$129,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,640US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $129,120 a year, 28.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,140 to $162,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $166,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Fresno, CA?
The median annual wage is $129,120, or $62.08 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 Fresno, CA is 28.4% higher. 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 Fresno, CA earns more than $162,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,140 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 San Francisco, at $166,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Fresno, CA. 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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