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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$116,500 / year
≈ $9,700 per month · $56.01 per hour
25th percentile
$76,000Average
$116,50075th percentile
$140,000
$76,000Average
$116,50075th percentile
$140,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary by state
Alabama$114,000
Alaska$126,500
Arizona$119,500
Arkansas$85,000
California$128,000
Colorado$131,000
Delaware$119,000
District of Columbia$132,000
Florida$122,500
Georgia$106,500
Hawaii$121,500
Idaho$118,500
Illinois$99,000
Indiana$94,500
Iowa$108,000
Kansas$88,500
Kentucky$113,500
Louisiana$82,500
Massachusetts$129,000
Michigan$98,500
Minnesota$114,500
Mississippi$87,000
Missouri$102,500
Montana$110,500
Nebraska$102,500
Nevada$118,500
New Hampshire$101,500
New Jersey$136,000
New Mexico$126,500
New York$128,500
North Carolina$110,000
North Dakota$113,500
Ohio$107,500
Oklahoma$101,500
Oregon$134,000
Pennsylvania$112,500
Rhode Island$108,500
South Carolina$95,000
South Dakota$91,500
Tennessee$87,500
Texas$95,500
Utah$108,000
Vermont$103,500
Virginia$102,000
Washington$142,500
West Virginia$93,500
Wisconsin$125,500
Wyoming$106,500
About this role
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is a professional role within the function in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Clinical and Counseling Psychologistss do
Typical education: Post-Doctoral Training
- Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
- Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
- Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
- Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
- Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
Top skills: Reading Comprehension Social Perceptiveness Writing Critical Thinking Active Listening Speaking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay by experience level
Entry level$57,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$76,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$104,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$140,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$187,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+11.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
4,800
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
46,380 workers
$119,500Offices of Other Health Practitioners
32,710 workers
$118,500Hospitals
8,030 workers
$113,500Outpatient Care Centers
7,610 workers
$127,500Social Assistance
7,160 workers
$109,500Individual and Family Services
6,770 workers
$111,500Offices of Physicians
5,510 workers
$115,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
5,410 workers
$113,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
5,350 workers
$120,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
4,860 workers
$115,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pays 16% above the average across 66 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,500).
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Careers related to Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Psychiatrist$279,500
Neuropsychologist$115,000
Healthcare Social Worker$74,500
School Psychologist$102,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make?
The average base salary for a Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in the United States is $116,500 per year, or about $56.01 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $76,000 and $140,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Life, Physical, and Social Science roles?
The Life, Physical, and Social Science job family averages $100,500 across 66 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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