Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for clinical and counseling psychologists in the U.S. is $100,580 ($48.36 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $100,580
- Mean annual wage
- $112,750
- Median hourly wage
- $48.36
- Employment
- 75,990
75,990 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,170 | $26.53 |
| 25th percentile | $73,210 | $35.20 |
| Median (50th) | $100,580 | $48.36 |
| 75th percentile | $135,200 | $65.00 |
| 90th percentile | $180,960 | $87.00 |
Highest-paying states for clinical and counseling psychologists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $134,350 | 540 |
| New Jersey | $127,090 | 2,700 |
| New Mexico | $124,800 | — |
| 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 |
Lowest-paying states
- New Hampshire: $64,270 median annual wage
- Montana: $68,160 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $71,330 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $76,000 median annual wage
- Kansas: $76,690 median annual wage
About this occupation
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.
Typical tasks
- Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
- Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
- Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
- Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.
- Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 6.8% |
| Master's degree | 10.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 82.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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