Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary by State
The national median pay for clinical and counseling psychologists is $100,580 a year. By state, it ranges from $64,270 in New Hampshire to $134,350 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $55,170
- 25th percentile
- $73,210
- Median
- $100,580
- 75th percentile
- $135,200
- Top 10%
- $180,960
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 75,990 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $134,350 | +34% | $93,600 | $163,340 | 540 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $127,090 | +26% | $57,180 | $224,050 | 2,700 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $124,800 | +24% | $54,080 | $169,520 | Not published |
| 4 | Alaska | $124,270 | +24% | $42,360 | $170,180 | 40 |
| 5 | Arizona | $119,010 | +18% | $61,890 | $170,170 | 730 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $117,860 | +17% | $86,770 | $141,860 | 250 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $116,130 | +15% | $69,520 | $148,320 | 170 |
| 8 | California | $116,000 | +15% | $62,900 | $188,050 | 12,840 |
| 9 | Washington | $115,240 | +15% | $78,940 | $179,470 | 1,270 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $115,180 | +15% | $60,250 | $216,570 | 2,860 |
| 11 | New York | $114,400 | +14% | $64,980 | $204,540 | 8,420 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $113,360 | +13% | $76,360 | $166,270 | 1,150 |
| 13 | Colorado | $113,290 | +13% | $46,870 | $161,700 | 1,170 |
| 14 | Delaware | $113,050 | +12% | $66,150 | $147,930 | 280 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $107,490 | +7% | $54,500 | $144,700 | 420 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $107,030 | +6% | $62,290 | $163,610 | 1,290 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $107,000 | +6% | $70,400 | $324,950 | 220 |
| 18 | Nevada | $102,650 | +2% | $77,700 | $150,840 | 680 |
| 19 | Ohio | $101,190 | +1% | $39,640 | $161,580 | 2,080 |
| 20 | Missouri | $99,410 | −1% | $45,770 | $141,810 | 840 |
| 21 | Utah | $99,170 | −1% | $48,070 | $156,000 | 1,020 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $99,140 | −1% | $49,220 | $174,820 | 710 |
| 23 | Idaho | $97,790 | −3% | $60,720 | $148,930 | 300 |
| 24 | Georgia | $96,060 | −4% | $45,310 | $179,850 | 1,120 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $94,540 | −6% | $45,370 | $143,190 | 770 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $92,700 | −8% | $59,600 | $131,420 | Not published |
| 27 | North Carolina | $92,130 | −8% | $52,890 | $213,160 | 2,770 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $91,870 | −9% | $61,340 | $175,410 | 3,140 |
| 29 | Iowa | $91,690 | −9% | $64,200 | $168,660 | 440 |
| 30 | Alabama | $90,800 | −10% | $57,530 | $154,340 | 260 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $89,890 | −11% | $64,200 | $169,270 | 50 |
| 32 | Virginia | $86,520 | −14% | $41,990 | $176,080 | 2,140 |
| 33 | Florida | $85,610 | −15% | $55,480 | $259,990 | 3,040 |
| 34 | Indiana | $84,990 | −16% | $56,200 | $129,110 | 1,850 |
| 35 | Michigan | $84,730 | −16% | $61,290 | $134,980 | 2,170 |
| 36 | Illinois | $83,750 | −17% | $36,580 | $168,730 | 5,810 |
| 37 | Texas | $83,660 | −17% | $59,490 | $136,360 | 3,640 |
| 38 | Vermont | $83,270 | −17% | $58,070 | $137,620 | 190 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $80,130 | −20% | $63,630 | $123,210 | 120 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $79,950 | −21% | $62,150 | $205,790 | 950 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $77,520 | −23% | $58,090 | $111,560 | 370 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $77,040 | −23% | $44,100 | $146,240 | 920 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $76,820 | −24% | $50,520 | $126,930 | 1,180 |
| 44 | Kansas | $76,690 | −24% | $47,620 | $151,800 | 400 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $76,000 | −24% | $48,270 | $107,160 | 210 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $71,330 | −29% | $46,500 | $121,750 | 320 |
| 47 | Montana | $68,160 | −32% | $49,800 | $143,640 | 150 |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $64,270 | −36% | $44,550 | $194,050 | 330 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary questions
Which state pays clinical and counseling psychologists the most?
Oregon, with a median of $134,350 a year (+34% vs. the national median of $100,580). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays clinical and counseling psychologists the least?
New Hampshire, with a median of $64,270 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most clinical and counseling psychologists work?
California has the most jobs, about 12,840, with a median of $116,000.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.