SOC 19-3033 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $95,826 per year ($46.07/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $67,475 and $131,518 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $170,144 per year. There are approximately 72,190 clinical and counseling psychologists employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $24.26 | $50,461 |
| P25 | $32.44 | $67,475 |
| P50MEDIAN | $46.07 | $95,826 |
| P75 | $63.23 | $131,518 |
| P90 | $81.80 | $170,144 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $95,826 per year ($46.07/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $67,475 and $131,518 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $170,144 per year ($81.80/hr). The 75th percentile is $131,518 per year.
Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn approximately $50,461 per year ($24.26/hr). The 25th percentile is $67,475 per year.
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