Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
SOC 19-3033 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $96,100, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $106,600, and an estimated 71,730 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2021 and 2023, pay rose +16.5% while consumer prices rose 12.4% — a real change of +3.6% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 11.2% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,100 | $96,100 | 71,730 |
| 2022 | $90,130 | $93,840 | 62,880 |
| 2021 | $82,510 | $92,781 | 58,100 |
Nominal change
+16.5%
Inflation (CPI)
+12.4%
Real change
+3.6%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
76,300
Projected 2034
84,800
Annual Openings
4,800
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $96,100. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $131,500 | +36.8% | 40 |
| New Jersey | $130,700 | +36% | 2,010 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $129,390 | +34.6% | 50 |
| Oregon | $126,830 | +32% | 490 |
| California | $126,450 | +31.6% | 11,840 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $112,290 | +16.8% | 70 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $112,060 | +16.6% | 40 |
| Washington | $110,480 | +15% | 1,010 |
| Rhode Island | $110,000 | +14.5% | 400 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $106,810 | +11.1% | — |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$48,820
25th Pct
$66,050
Median
$96,100
75th Pct
$129,020
90th Pct
$168,870
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPREHAB, LLC | NC | 3 | $83,500 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE | CA | 3 | $107,320 |
| Eating Recovery Center, LLC | IL | 2 | $52,728 |
| Aligned Vision Behavior LLC | MD | 2 | $85,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | WI | 2 | $56,484 |
| Aligned Vision Behavior | VA | 1 | $77,085 |
| Union Square Psychotheraphy, LCSW, PLLC | NY | 1 | $109,075 |
| Compass Health, Inc. | MO | 1 | $82,500 |
| Burrell, Inc. | MO | 1 | $67,835 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | CA | 1 | $119,295 |
| Dr Miller Psychological Services PLLC | NY | 1 | $93,600 |
| STRIDE AUTISM CENTERS P.C. | IA | 1 | $75,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | NY | 1 | $95,000 |
| HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. | MN | 1 | $92,560 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | TX | 1 | $112,000 |
| University of South Florida | FL | 1 | $75,000 |
| St. Cloud Hospital | MN | 1 | $99,154 |
| UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh | PA | 1 | $61,027 |
| Parkview Health System, Inc. | IN | 1 | $48,152 |
| Dignity Health | CA | 1 | $110,900 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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