Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
SOC 19-3031 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists is $79,820, based on BLS OEWS 2020 data. The mean annual wage is $89,290, and an estimated 111,320 workers are employed in this occupation nationally.
Highest-Paying Areas (2020)
Where Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $79,820. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | $131,740 | +65% | 240 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA | $125,330 | +57% | 170 |
| Napa, CA | $123,940 | +55.3% | 140 |
| Madera, CA | $120,730 | +51.3% | 100 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield, CA | $120,230 | +50.6% | 270 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $119,610 | +49.8% | 100 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | $118,410 | +48.3% | 130 |
| Fresno, CA | $117,870 | +47.7% | 590 |
| Modesto, CA | $115,360 | +44.5% | 140 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $114,940 | +44% | 110 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2020)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$46,410
25th Pct
$60,750
Median
$79,820
75th Pct
$104,860
90th Pct
$138,550
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