SOC 19-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists — South Central Wisconsin
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in South Central Wisconsin, WI is $114,400 per year, 13.7% above the national median of $100,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in South Central Wisconsin, WI is $114,400 per year, 13.7% above the national median of $100,580. Half of workers earn between $66,640 and $130,870. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,650 and the ninetieth at $143,270.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Oshkosh records the highest median at $130,870. Of the 421 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 22nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,650 | −41.7% |
| 25th | $66,640 | −33.7% |
| Median (50th) | $114,400 | +13.7% |
| 75th | $130,870 | +30.1% |
| 90th | $143,270 | +42.4% |
| Mean | $111,260 | +10.6% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Central Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $114,400 goes as far as $121,573 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$114,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$121,573US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $114,400 a year, 13.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,650 to $143,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oshkosh, at $130,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in South Central Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $114,400, or $55.00 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 South Central Wisconsin, WI is 13.7% 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 South Central Wisconsin, WI earns more than $143,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,650 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 Oshkosh, at $130,870 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in South Central Wisconsin, WI. 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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