The average salary for a clinical psychologist in the United States is around $78,200 per year.
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Clinical psychologists earn an average yearly salary of $78,200.
Wages typically start from $45,240 and go up to $132,670.
32% above national average Updated in 2019
Clinical psychologist earnings by seniority
Top-level clinical psychologist earnings begin at:
$63.78 per hour
$132,670 per year
Senior-level clinical psychologist earnings begin at:
$49.26 per hour
$102,470 per year
Mid-level clinical psychologist earnings begin at:
$37.59 per hour
$78,200 per year
Junior-level clinical psychologist earnings begin at:
$28.65 per hour
$59,590 per year
Starting level clinical psychologist earnings begin at:
$21.75 per hour
$45,240 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Clinical psychologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $89,150 |
| Connecticut | $88,890 |
| New York | $88,710 |
| Rhode Island | $86,370 |
| New Jersey | $85,160 |
| District of Columbia | $84,780 |
| Alaska | $84,740 |
| Minnesota | $84,630 |
| Colorado | $84,410 |
| North Dakota | $83,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,610 |
| Massachusetts | $79,810 |
| Maryland | $78,980 |
| Iowa | $78,810 |
| Hawaii | $78,440 |
| Nevada | $77,200 |
| Wisconsin | $77,090 |
| Michigan | $75,340 |
| Illinois | $75,180 |
| Delaware | $74,390 |
| Wyoming | $74,350 |
| Virginia | $73,930 |
| New Hampshire | $73,840 |
| Indiana | $73,350 |
| Ohio | $72,930 |
| Maine | $72,200 |
| Washington | $71,670 |
| Georgia | $71,200 |
| Utah | $70,740 |
| Florida | $69,650 |
| South Dakota | $68,780 |
| Nebraska | $67,060 |
| New Mexico | $66,810 |
| Idaho | $66,140 |
| Texas | $66,070 |
| Missouri | $65,890 |
| Tennessee | $64,330 |
| Louisiana | $63,540 |
| North Carolina | $62,470 |
| Arkansas | $62,200 |
| Arizona | $61,500 |
| South Carolina | $61,030 |
| Vermont | $60,590 |
| Montana | $60,540 |
| Alabama | $60,370 |
| Kentucky | $59,300 |
| Kansas | $58,900 |
| Mississippi | $57,780 |
| West Virginia | $50,890 |
| Oklahoma | $49,830 |
| Puerto Rico | $47,300 |
| California | $100,850 |
How do clinical psychologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Clinical psychologists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than neuropsychologists but more than physical therapists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Neuropsychologist salary | $102K |
| Biomedical engineer salary | $88K |
| Radiation therapist salary | $86K |
| Occupational therapist salary | $84K |
| Speech language pathologist salary | $82K |
| Clinical psychologist salary | $78K |
| Counseling psychologist salary | $78K |
| Genetic counselor salary | $82K |
| Nurse educator salary | $75K |
| Physical therapist salary | $79K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)