Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Occupation
$95,830
National Median Salary
$46.07
Median Hourly Wage
72,190
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2021-2024)
+16.1%
3 Year Change
$82,510
2021 Median
$95,830
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $121,340 | 280 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $120,990 | 110 |
| Home Health Care Services | $118,020 | — |
| Educational Support Services | $114,400 | 410 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $109,820 | 1,800 |
Top Paying States for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $132,550 | 440 |
| Colorado | $126,260 | 1,940 |
| Kentucky | $116,480 | 850 |
| Washington | $115,050 | 980 |
| California | $114,520 | 11,900 |
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Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Home Health Care Services
Educational Support Services
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Offices of Physicians
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Hospitals
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
