Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in District of Columbia
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in District of Columbia earn a median of $107,000 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($100,580)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,400; the top 10% earn over $324,950. Nationally the range is $55,170 to $180,960.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in District of Columbia
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $107,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,400 and the top 10% earn over $324,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for clinical and counseling psychologists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 48 (+6% vs. the national median of $100,580). Living costs are not included.