Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for clinical and counseling psychologists is $41.16 an hour ($85,610 a year). About 3,040 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($100,580). Florida ranks 33rd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for clinical and counseling psychologists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.68 | $55,480 |
| 25% of workers | $33.33 | $69,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.16 | $85,610 |
| 75% of workers | $70.50 | $146,650 |
| 90% of workers | $125.00 | $259,990 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | $123,300 | 40 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $119,840 | 80 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $105,570 | 70 |
| Jacksonville | $104,180 | 190 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $102,940 | 70 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $88,870 | 880 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $87,940 | 40 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $87,740 | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $85,610 | 0 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $85,330 | 80 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $84,840 | 60 |
| Tallahassee | $72,560 | 60 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for clinical and counseling psychologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- 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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Urban and Regional Planners | $80,720 |
| School Psychologists | $84,760 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,460 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $134,690 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $59,270 |
| Economists | $102,430 |
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