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Clinical psychologist salary
Average clinical psychologist salary
$97,659
The role of a clinical psychologist involves diagnosing and treating mental health issues. As of October 2025, the average clinical psychologist salary is approximately $97,659 per year, translating to about $47 per hour. This average can fluctuate based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific area of practice.
For instance, clinical psychologists in states like California and New York often command higher salaries, reflecting the cost of living and demand for mental health services in those areas. Entry-level positions typically start lower, while seasoned professionals, especially those in specialized fields like neuropsychology, can earn significantly more.
Experience also plays a critical role; those with advanced degrees and certifications tend to secure higher-paying roles. In addition to direct clinical work, psychologists may pursue opportunities in academia, research, or consultancy, which can offer varied compensation levels. Understanding these dynamics can help aspiring psychologists make informed decisions about their career paths and potential earnings.
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Where can a Clinical Psychologist earn more?
Clinical psychologist salaries by experience level
Clinical psychologist salary estimates from across the web
Average clinical psychologist salary by state
The highest-paying states for clinical psychologists are California, Maine, and Nevada. The lowest average clinical psychologist salary states are Florida, West Virginia, and Alabama.
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Highest paying states for clinical psychologists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $112,534 | $54.10 |
| 2 | California | $124,268 | $59.74 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $107,015 | $51.45 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $104,029 | $50.01 |
| 5 | Washington | $102,813 | $49.43 |
| 6 | Nevada | $111,639 | $53.67 |
| 7 | Oregon | $97,920 | $47.08 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $106,309 | $51.11 |
| 9 | Idaho | $110,453 | $53.10 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $92,969 | $44.70 |
| 11 | Maryland | $101,378 | $48.74 |
| 12 | Ohio | $96,417 | $46.35 |
| 13 | Delaware | $101,259 | $48.68 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $95,746 | $46.03 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $94,060 | $45.22 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $101,980 | $49.03 |
| 17 | New York | $93,895 | $45.14 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $88,615 | $42.60 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $88,406 | $42.50 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $87,120 | $41.88 |
| 21 | Virginia | $97,442 | $46.85 |
| 22 | Arizona | $88,911 | $42.75 |
| 23 | Michigan | $87,924 | $42.27 |
| 24 | Colorado | $93,947 | $45.17 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $84,105 | $40.44 |
| 26 | Missouri | $87,874 | $42.25 |
| 27 | Iowa | $87,449 | $42.04 |
| 28 | Indiana | $83,088 | $39.95 |
| 29 | Montana | $82,665 | $39.74 |
| 30 | Illinois | $85,992 | $41.34 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $85,027 | $40.88 |
| 32 | Kansas | $82,801 | $39.81 |
| 33 | Massachusetts | $91,845 | $44.16 |
| 34 | Utah | $81,697 | $39.28 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $81,999 | $39.42 |
| 36 | Alaska | $88,438 | $42.52 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $82,192 | $39.52 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $81,225 | $39.05 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $78,281 | $37.64 |
| 40 | Florida | $74,316 | $35.73 |
| 41 | Texas | $80,579 | $38.74 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $81,997 | $39.42 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $76,287 | $36.68 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $73,077 | $35.13 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $78,517 | $37.75 |
| 46 | Vermont | $80,254 | $38.58 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $74,184 | $35.67 |
| 48 | Georgia | $76,389 | $36.73 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $68,996 | $33.17 |
| 50 | Alabama | $74,144 | $35.65 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $68,190 | $32.78 |
Highest paying cities for clinical psychologists
The highest-paying cities for clinical psychologists are San Francisco, CA, Portland, ME, and Washington, DC.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $136,610 | $65.68 |
| 2 | Portland, ME | $112,904 | $54.28 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $106,339 | $51.12 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $103,821 | $49.91 |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | $101,680 | $48.88 |
| 6 | Salem, OR | $97,999 | $47.11 |
| 7 | Hampton, VA | $97,750 | $47.00 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $95,895 | $46.10 |
| 9 | Freehold, NJ | $95,748 | $46.03 |
| 10 | New York, NY | $93,966 | $45.18 |
| 11 | Aurora, CO | $93,879 | $45.13 |
| 12 | Albuquerque, NM | $92,854 | $44.64 |
| 13 | Boston, MA | $91,884 | $44.17 |
| 14 | Jacksonville, NC | $89,587 | $43.07 |
| 15 | Phoenix, AZ | $89,130 | $42.85 |
| 16 | Philadelphia, PA | $87,573 | $42.10 |
| 17 | Chicago, IL | $86,181 | $41.43 |
| 18 | Minneapolis, MN | $81,230 | $39.05 |
| 19 | Houston, TX | $80,879 | $38.88 |
| 20 | Omaha, NE | $78,881 | $37.92 |
Clinical psychologist salary details
A clinical psychologist's salary ranges from $72,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $132,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a clinical psychologist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $132,000 | $11,000 | $63 |
| 75th Percentile | $114,000 | $9,500 | $55 |
| Average | $97,659 | $8,138 | $47 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,000 | $6,917 | $40 |
| 10th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
Highest paying clinical psychologist jobs
The highest paying types of clinical psychologists are chief psychologist, senior staff psychologist, and licensed psychologist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage And Family Therapist | $57,856 | $4,821 | $27.82 | 114,361 |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | $94,675 | $7,890 | $45.52 | 153,612 |
| Psychotherapist | $69,921 | $5,827 | $33.62 | 20,520 |
| Clinical Social Worker | $63,056 | $5,255 | $30.32 | 124,816 |
| Clinical Director | $96,497 | $8,041 | $46.39 | 83,232 |
| Clinical Fellow | $69,060 | $5,755 | $33.20 | 59,094 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for clinical psychologists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Terry Pettijohn Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, Gupta College of Science
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Which companies pay clinical psychologists the most?
Clinical psychologist salaries at Kaiser Permanente and Brevard Health Alliance are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average clinical psychologist salary at companies like Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners and Acadia Healthcare are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaiser Permanente | $115,019 | $55.30 |
| 2 | Brevard Health Alliance | $112,401 | $54.04 |
| 3 | Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners | $110,889 | $53.31 |
| 4 | Acadia Healthcare | $109,392 | $52.59 |
| 5 | Sullivan & Worcester | $107,309 | $51.59 |
| 6 | Dignity Health | $103,353 | $49.69 |
| 7 | Mayo Clinic | $102,333 | $49.20 |
| 8 | Palomar Health | $102,329 | $49.20 |
| 9 | Sutter Health | $102,116 | $49.09 |
| 10 | Whidbey General Hospital | $99,833 | $48.00 |
| 11 | Los Alamos National Laboratory | $99,698 | $47.93 |
| 12 | SIERRA HEALTH SERVICES INC | $99,230 | $47.71 |
| 13 | Bobit | $98,079 | $47.15 |
| 14 | Spectrum Healthcare Resources | $97,546 | $46.90 |
| 15 | Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners | $97,389 | $46.82 |
| 16 | The Arora Group | $97,124 | $46.69 |
| 17 | Lee Regional Health System | $96,947 | $46.61 |
| 18 | Roper St. Francis Healthcare | $96,817 | $46.55 |
| 19 | UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS | $96,165 | $46.23 |
| 20 | Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare | $96,160 | $46.23 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Clinical psychologist salary trends
The average clinical psychologist salary has risen by $14,609 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average clinical psychologist earned $83,050 annually, but today, they earn $97,659 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for clinical psychologists over the last decade.
Compare clinical psychologist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average clinical psychologist salary over time
Compare clinical psychologist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Clinical psychologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,700 | $46.95 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $95,700 | $46.00 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $94,200 | $45.29 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $91,900 | $44.17 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $89,600 | $43.10 | +3.7% |
Recently added clinical psychologist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestance Health | Clinical Psychologist | Portland, ME | 06/30/2025 | $145,000 |
| Get It-Healthcare | Clinical Psychologist-Remote | Fort Wayne, IN | 06/29/2025 | $70,000 |
| Get It-Professional Services | Clinical Psychologist-Remote | WFH | Little Rock, AR | 06/29/2025 | $110,337 |
| Catalight Foundation | Diagnostic Evaluator/Clinical Psychologist | Dublin, CA | 06/29/2025 | $142,000 |
| Lifestance Health | Clinical Psychologist (Psyd & PHD)-Hybrid Role | San Diego, CA | 06/29/2025 | $140,000 |
| Meditelecare | Clinical Psychologist (Hybrid) | Milford, NH | 06/29/2025 | $95,000 |
| Lifestance Health | Clinical Psychologist (PHD, Psyd)-Outpatient | Columbus, OH | 06/29/2025 | $96,000 |
| Lifestance Health | Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapy (PSY D or PHD) | Manchester, NH | 06/29/2025 | $145,000 |
| Lifestance Health | Outpatient Clinical Psychologist | Houston, TX | 06/29/2025 | $110,000 |
| Meditelecare | Clinical Psychologist | Pittsburgh, PA | 06/29/2025 | $95,000 |
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