SOC 193033

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients. Excludes "Psychiatrists" (29-1223).

National Median

$95,830

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$95,830

Entry Level (10th pct)

$50,470

Experienced (90th pct)

$170,150

Total Employed

72,190

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$50,470 - $67,470
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$67,470 - $131,510
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$131,510 - $170,150

Highest Paying Locations for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$160,210

+67.2% vs national

Vallejo, CA

$143,370

+49.6% vs national

Hanford-Corcoran, CA

$139,440

+45.5% vs national

La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

$137,990

+44.0% vs national

Salem, OR

$134,440

+40.3% vs national

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$160,210	2,220
Vallejo, CA	$143,370	170
Hanford-Corcoran, CA	$139,440	40
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN	$137,990	40
Salem, OR	$134,440	110
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$133,820	100
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$132,550	230
Oregon	$132,550	440
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL	$126,910	80
Jacksonville, FL	$126,460	180
Colorado	$126,260	1,940
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$126,260	1,430
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$125,700	140
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$124,800	N/A
Rochester, MN	$124,740	110
Fresno, CA	$123,460	300
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL	$122,910	40
Maryland nonmetropolitan area	$122,300	30
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$122,100	40
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$120,590	80
Tulsa, OK	$119,830	70
Madison, WI	$119,310	270
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$118,780	100
Salinas, CA	$118,780	80
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$118,780	620
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$118,600	40
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$118,110	230
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$117,790	590
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$117,060	610
Kentucky	$116,480	850
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$116,480	50
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$116,480	100
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$116,470	190
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$116,050	50
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$115,580	40
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$115,580	40
Killeen-Temple, TX	$115,500	90
Washington	$115,050	980
California	$114,520	11,900
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$114,400	100
Bismarck, ND	$113,220	30
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$112,100	70
Mankato, MN	$111,320	30
Toledo, OH	$111,310	70
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$110,910	260
Wilmington, NC	$110,620	130
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$110,310	190
New Jersey	$110,190	2,850
Urban Honolulu, HI	$109,950	200
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$109,500	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?

The national median annual salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $95,830, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Clinical and Counseling Psychologistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Clinical and Counseling Psychologistss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $160,210.

How much can an experienced Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make?

Top-earning Clinical and Counseling Psychologistss (90th percentile) make $170,150 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.