Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for clinical and counseling psychologists is $48.36 an hour ($100,580 a year). About 75,990 people work in this job there.
Pay range for clinical and counseling psychologists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.53 | $55,170 |
| 25% of workers | $35.20 | $73,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.36 | $100,580 |
| 75% of workers | $65.00 | $135,200 |
| 90% of workers | $87.00 | $180,960 |
Best-paying states for clinical and counseling psychologists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $134,350 | 540 |
| New Jersey | $127,090 | 2,700 |
| New Mexico | $124,800 | 0 |
| Alaska | $124,270 | 40 |
| Arizona | $119,010 | 730 |
| Hawaii | $117,860 | 250 |
| North Dakota | $116,130 | 170 |
| California | $116,000 | 12,840 |
| Washington | $115,240 | 1,270 |
| Massachusetts | $115,180 | 2,860 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $119,010
- California · $116,000
- Colorado · $113,290
- Florida · $85,610
- Georgia · $96,060
- Illinois · $83,750
- Indiana · $84,990
- Kentucky · $99,140
- Massachusetts · $115,180
- Michigan · $84,730
- Minnesota · $107,030
- Missouri · $99,410
- Nebraska · $94,540
- Nevada · $102,650
- New Jersey · $127,090
- New York · $114,400
- North Carolina · $92,130
- Ohio · $101,190
- Oklahoma · $79,950
- Oregon · $134,350
- Pennsylvania · $91,870
- Tennessee · $76,820
- Texas · $83,660
- Utah · $99,170
- Virginia · $86,520
- Washington · $115,240
- West Virginia · $77,040
- Wisconsin · $113,360
Education, experience and outlook for clinical and counseling psychologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 4,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $95,990 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $89,320 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $101,110 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $110,840 |
| Economists | $124,720 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $70,770 |
| Survey Researchers | $69,460 |
| Political Scientists | $142,080 |
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