Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in California
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in California earn a median of $116,000 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $116,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($100,580)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 12,840
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,900; the top 10% earn over $188,050. Nationally the range is $55,170 to $180,960.
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in California
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in California?
The median is $116,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,900 and the top 10% earn over $188,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for clinical and counseling psychologists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 48 (+15% vs. the national median of $100,580). Living costs are not included.