Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for clinical and counseling psychologists is $55.00 an hour ($114,400 a year). About 8,420 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($100,580). New York ranks 11th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for clinical and counseling psychologists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.24 | $64,980 |
| 25% of workers | $41.45 | $86,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $55.00 | $114,400 |
| 75% of workers | $65.00 | $135,200 |
| 90% of workers | $98.34 | $204,540 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $120,510 | 8,170 |
| Ithaca | $117,860 | 50 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $117,860 | 240 |
| Binghamton | $108,680 | 80 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $106,440 | 330 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $106,440 | 330 |
| Kingston | $106,440 | 70 |
| Syracuse | $106,440 | 190 |
| Glens Falls | $104,300 | 40 |
| Utica-Rome | $100,890 | 110 |
| Rochester | $95,780 | 280 |
| Elmira | $67,690 | 30 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $106,550 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $104,770 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $89,630 |
| Economists | $136,660 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $128,320 |
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