Research Summary. After comprehensive research by the Zippia data science team, we have updated the details of clinician salary by state for the United States as of 2026:
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Nevada boasts the highest clinician salary at $87,732
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Arkansas has the lowest clinician salary at $35,453
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The national average salary for clinicians stands at $60,150
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The national hourly pay for clinicians is $28.92
You can read more on the specific methodology.
Background
Surveys consistently show that salary remains the number one priority for job seekers across various demographics. Questions like “How much do clinicians earn in my area?” are common.
While individual salaries can vary significantly based on factors like experience and specialization, robust data exists on average clinician salaries by state in the U.S., broken down by seniority level. These averages provide a useful benchmark for what clinicians can expect to earn.
According to our latest findings, Nevada offers the highest average salary for clinicians.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the top ten states for clinician salaries:
Let’s delve into the details and provide a comprehensive ranking of all the states.
Highest-Paid Clinicians By State
| Rank | State | Average Clinician Salary | 10th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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| 1 | Nevada | $87,732 | $52,000 | $145,000 |
| 2 | California | $85,149 | $50,000 | $143,000 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $74,980 | $39,000 | $142,000 |
| 4 | Oregon | $73,620 | $45,000 | $120,000 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $73,513 | $45,000 | $118,000 |
| 6 | Washington | $72,528 | $44,000 | $118,000 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $72,330 | $37,000 | $141,000 |
| 8 | Alaska | $71,347 | $57,000 | $89,000 |
| 9 | Illinois | $69,555 | $41,000 | $116,000 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $66,990 | $41,000 | $107,000 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $66,718 | $43,000 | $102,000 |
| 12 | New York | $66,497 | $34,000 | $128,000 |
| 13 | Delaware | $66,378 | $35,000 | $124,000 |
| 14 | Iowa | $64,248 | $40,000 | $103,000 |
| 15 | Maryland | $62,747 | $34,000 | $115,000 |
| 16 | Idaho | $60,986 | $38,000 | $97,000 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $60,714 | $45,000 | $81,000 |
| 18 | Ohio | $59,190 | $33,000 | $103,000 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $58,309 | $34,000 | $97,000 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $58,119 | $28,000 | $118,000 |
| 21 | Colorado | $57,746 | $37,000 | $88,000 |
| 22 | Utah | $56,676 | $36,000 | $88,000 |
| 23 | Michigan | $56,292 | $31,000 | $99,000 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $56,130 | $31,000 | $99,000 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $55,688 | $32,000 | $94,000 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $53,984 | $35,000 | $82,000 |
| 27 | Virginia | $53,931 | $29,000 | $98,000 |
| 28 | Texas | $53,326 | $31,000 | $89,000 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $51,557 | $27,000 | $96,000 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $51,541 | $29,000 | $91,000 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $51,263 | $30,000 | $85,000 |
| 32 | Arizona | $51,184 | $31,000 | $84,000 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $51,132 | $25,000 | $102,000 |
| 34 | Florida | $50,528 | $28,000 | $88,000 |
| 35 | Kansas | $50,417 | $32,000 | $79,000 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $50,119 | $32,000 | $77,000 |
| 37 | Indiana | $49,879 | $29,000 | $84,000 |
| 38 | Vermont | $49,446 | $24,000 | $100,000 |
| 39 | Alabama | $47,905 | $28,000 | $81,000 |
| 40 | Massachusetts | $46,498 | $22,000 | $94,000 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $46,224 | $27,000 | $78,000 |
| 42 | Missouri | $46,181 | $28,000 | $73,000 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $46,053 | $27,000 | $77,000 |
| 44 | Montana | $45,500 | $29,000 | $69,000 |
| 45 | Georgia | $45,268 | $26,000 | $77,000 |
| 46 | Maine | $44,950 | $21,000 | $92,000 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $44,352 | $25,000 | $78,000 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $44,048 | $27,000 | $70,000 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $43,996 | $28,000 | $68,000 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $35,453 | $21,000 | $57,000 |
Methodology: Clinician Salary By State
To gain insights into clinician pay by state, Zippia aggregates data from various sources including the BLS, FLC, and OPM. This is supplemented with actual listed salaries from job postings. The data science team calculates a weighted average to estimate clinician salaries by state.
We ranked every state based on the average annual salary data for clinicians to identify the states with the highest salaries.
Clinician Salary By State FAQs
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What is the highest-paid state for clinicians?
The highest-paid state for clinicians is Nevada with an average salary of $87,732 per year.
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What city pays clinicians the most?
San Francisco, CA offers the highest salaries for clinicians, averaging $90,525 per year.
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What is the worst state for clinicians?
The lowest-paying state for clinicians is Arkansas, with an average salary of $35,453 per year.
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
