The average salary for a clinical and counseling psychologist in the United States is $106,600, but the range typically falls between $66,050 and $129,020. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $51.25, with a range between $31.75 and $62.03.
There are approximately 71,730 people employed as a clinical and counseling psychologist in the United States. With California, New York, Illinois employing the highest number of clinical and counseling psychologists.The state with the best pay for a clinical and counseling psychologist is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $148,370, while New Hampshire has the lowest average annual salary of $64,390.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $48,820 | $23.47 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,050 | $31.75 |
| Median | $96,100 | $46.2 |
| 75th Percentile | $129,020 | $62.03 |
| 90th Percentile | $168,870 | $81.19 |
The salary of a clinical and counseling psychologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a clinical and counseling psychologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for clinical and counseling psychologists are New Jersey, Oregon, California, Washington, Rhode Island while the worst states are New Hampshire, South Carolina, West Virginia, Arkansas, Idaho.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,210 | $92,470 | $174,650 |
| Alaska | $78,270 | $109,300 | $141,710 |
| Arizona | $60,170 | $109,550 | $179,200 |
| Arkansas | $50,720 | $106,330 | $147,910 |
| California | $64,010 | $132,410 | $187,020 |
| Colorado | $50,130 | $99,690 | $134,890 |
| Florida | $39,090 | $89,450 | $140,320 |
| Georgia | $41,710 | $85,800 | $136,680 |
| Hawaii | $55,130 | $92,780 | $131,100 |
| Idaho | $39,750 | $75,330 | $127,960 |
| Illinois | $42,820 | $111,300 | $169,300 |
| Indiana | $50,990 | $92,700 | $139,580 |
| Iowa | $50,970 | $87,360 | $123,640 |
| Kansas | $34,530 | $72,570 | $109,740 |
| Kentucky | $38,740 | $105,140 | $180,270 |
| Maine | $79,180 | $117,710 | $230,050 |
| Maryland | $64,680 | $116,560 | $192,740 |
| Massachusetts | $46,000 | $102,630 | $164,740 |
| Michigan | $50,200 | $82,770 | $129,210 |
| Minnesota | $35,630 | $95,100 | $134,170 |
| Missouri | $38,430 | $87,730 | $131,920 |
| Montana | $60,190 | $80,310 | $125,800 |
| Nevada | $57,910 | $106,830 | $161,270 |
| New Hampshire | $37,600 | $64,390 | $115,520 |
| New Jersey | $85,940 | $148,370 | $224,620 |
| New Mexico | $49,610 | $92,530 | $156,990 |
| New York | $60,720 | $113,230 | $164,280 |
| North Carolina | $48,430 | $91,390 | $141,720 |
| North Dakota | $21,470 | $88,500 | $162,430 |
| Ohio | $40,860 | $108,690 | $168,920 |
| Oklahoma | $32,140 | $89,380 | $129,540 |
| Oregon | $63,070 | $129,470 | $208,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,490 | $80,400 | $126,250 |
| Rhode Island | $56,150 | $120,720 | $215,660 |
| South Carolina | $26,970 | $64,990 | $129,210 |
| South Dakota | $58,820 | $86,160 | $117,650 |
| Tennessee | $62,970 | $109,670 | $143,890 |
| Texas | $32,490 | $82,420 | $135,010 |
| Utah | $44,270 | $110,630 | $166,260 |
| Vermont | $52,230 | $95,950 | $143,390 |
| Virginia | $51,260 | $108,130 | $222,560 |
| Washington | $66,990 | $108,650 | $142,140 |
| West Virginia | $36,320 | $75,810 | $118,250 |
| Wisconsin | $60,110 | $109,890 | $170,150 |
| Wyoming | $38,160 | $72,860 | $125,500 |
Even between cities, the salary of a clinical and counseling psychologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for clinical and counseling psychologists is Waterbury, CT with an average salary of $171,860.The city with the lowest average salary for clinical and counseling psychologists is Manchester, NH with an average salary of $56,890.
Areas with highest average salaries for clinical and counseling psychologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for clinical and counseling psychologists
The number of clinical and counseling psychologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of clinical and counseling psychologists has increased by 13,630. On average, the number of clinical and counseling psychologists has been increasing by 7.8% each year. The salary of clinical and counseling psychologists has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of clinical and counseling psychologists has increased by $6,960. On average, the salary of clinical and counseling psychologists has been increasing by 2.3% each year.
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