Clinical psychologists employed in the United States typically earn salaries in the range from $43,402 to $123,784 a year including bonuses according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
Clinical psychologists with the certification of Licensed Psychologists generally earn an annual income in the range from $50,175 to $103,087, and those with the certification of Licensed Professional Counselor (LCP) are typically paid between $34,817 and $83,992 annually.
Psychologists with the certification of Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) earn between $31,424 and $118,359 a year anf those with the LCP certification are paid between $55,000 and $80,000 annually.
Professionals with a certification from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) generally report earning an annual pay in the range from $57,500 to $126,000 according to Payscale.
Psychologists employed at the V.A. Medical Center typically make between $71,500 and $99,719 a year, while those working for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs earn an annual pay in the range from $80,900 to $98,225 according to Payscale’s salary data.
Starting salary
The average starting salary for clinical psychologists in their first year on the job is typically in the range from $31,094 to $81,788 a year according to the salary figures reported by Payscale. Clinical psychologists with less than a year of professional experience generally earn an hourly salary in the range from $11.87 to $34.71.
Average salary
The average salary for clinical psychologists working in the United States is $73,515 a year according to Payscale, $74,200 a year according to Recruiter.com, and $71,000 according to the salary data reported by Indeed.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a mean annual pay of $72,220 and a median yearly salary of $67,650 for this occupation.
10% of the best paid clinical psychologists earn $109,340 a year or more, and the 10% with the lowest annual income are paid $38,450 a year or less.
The middle 50% of clinical psychologists earn salaries in the range from $50,480 to $87,910 a year according to the BLS salary data.
The average salary of clinical psychologists varies depending on industry among other factors. Based on the BLS salary data, the industries with the highest average annual income for this occupation are business schools and computer and management training, with a median salary of $100,310 a year, followed by employment services ($94,290), continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities for the elderly ($92,550), scientific research and development services ($83,960), and specialty hospitals, not including psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals ($83,070).
Clinical psychologists working at other residential care facilities earn $53,130 a year on average, those employed at other health care practitioners’ offices are paid $80,760 a year on average, and professionals working at psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals earn an average yearly salary of $74,960 according to the BLS.
Clinical psychologists employed in educational support services make $67,190 a year on average, those working at outpatient care centers are paid around $67,650 annually, and professionals working at elementary and secondary schools earn a median yearly pay of $71,730.
Clinical psychologists working in individual and family services earn around $64,730 a year, and those employed by the state government are paid $76,390 a year on average according to the salary figures reported by the BLS.
Salary by state
Clinical psychologists’ annual salaries depend on geographical location among other factors, and can vary considerably from state to state. Clinical psychologists based in New York generally report earning an annual income in the range from $40,547 to $103,905, those working in Illinois are typically paid between $36,143 and $97,120 annually, and professionals employed in California earn salaries in the range from $41,423 to $122,606 a year.
Clinical psychologists working in Florida usually earn an income in the range from $46,641 to $94,717 a year, and those based in Texas are paid between $48,276 and $117,916 annually. Professionals employed in Pennsylvania make between $44,042 and $105,704 a year, and those working in North Carolina generally earn an annual pay in the range from $42,885 to $102,493 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.
The states with the highest average annual salary for clinical psychologists, as reported by Recruiter.com, are New Jersey ($92,380), Colorado ($90,130), California ($84,600), Ohio ($80,470), Rhode Island ($79,630), New York ($79,480), and Delaware ($77,230).
The states with the lowest average income for this occupation are Mississippi ($45,000), Montana ($47,500), West Virginia ($47,820), Oklahoma ($54,250), North Dakota ($54,420), and Kentucky ($54,970).
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the top paying states for this occupation are Rhode Island ($92,580), Hawaii ($90,420), New York ($84,850), New Jersey ($83,870), and Alabama ($80,430).
The BLS also provides the average annual salary for the following states: California ($79,520), Pennsylvania ($73,620), Texas ($63,100), Illinois ($68,100), New Mexico ($67,760), and Massachusetts ($78,440).
Salary by city
Clinical psychologists’ yearly income can also vary significantly from city to city. Psychologists employed in New York generally earn between $39,732 and $112,552 a year, those based in Chicago are typically paid between $49,132 and $97,177 annually, and professionals working in Los Angeles generally make between $39,732 and $117,234 a year.
Clinical psychologists working in Boston earn salaries in the range from $30,000 to $175,000 a year, and those based in Seattle are paid between $73,439 and $146,807 annually. Professionals employed in Dallas generally report earning an annual income in the range from $44,385 to $121,641, and those working in Minneapolis typically earn a yearly salary in the range from $51,064 to $98,727 according to the salary data reported by Payscale.
Salary range
Clinical psychologists generally earn salaries in the range from $56,000 to $84,000 a year according to the salary data provided by Recruiter.com.
Clinical psychologists’ annual salary varies depending on a wide range of factors, including work experience. Clinical psychologists with 1 to 4 years of experience generally earn between $40,187 and $82,474 a year, and those with 5 to 9 years of experience typically make between $48,965 and $95,237 annually. Professionals with 10 to 19 years of work experience under their belt usually report earning an annual pay in the range from $49,985 to $112,586, and those with 20 or more years of professional experience are typically paid between $53,594 and $150,881 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.
Women generally earn between $43,340 and $99,190 a year and men are typically paid between $48,582 and $132,609 annually according to Payscale.
Area of specialty is one of the major factors that affect a clinical psychologist’s annual salary. Psychologists specializing in clinical psychology generally make between $46,646 and $103,223 annually, those specializing in counseling are typically paid a yearly income in the range from $40,918 to $86,082, and professionals specializing in clinical supervision earn salaries in the range from $50,335 to $103,143 a year.
Clinical psychologists specializing in forensic psychology report earning an annual pay in the range from $59,642 to $105,422, those specializing in pediatrics are paid between $49,316 and $115,984 annually, and professionals specializing in health and wellness typically make between $51,104 and $94,940 a year. Psychologists whose expertise lies in clinical research are paid between $44,697 and $92,439 annually, those who specialize in eating disorders earn between $39,732 and $105,701 a year, and professionals specializing in pain management report earning an annual income in the range from $63,320 to $128,468 according to Payscale’s salary data.
Clinical psychologists’ annual salaries also vary from industry to industry. Psychologists working in the health care sector generally earn between $50,439 and $101,326 a year, those employed at clinical psychologists’ offices make between $41,391 and $146,387 annually, and professionals working in community mental health centers are paid between $39,476 and $83,158 a year.
Clinical psychologists working in the counseling services industry typically make between $48,479 and $101,301 a year, and those employed at hospitals are paid an income in the range from $39,732 to $96,326 annually. Professionals employed by universities and colleges generally earn between $48,330 and $101,063 a year, and those working at prisons or correctional facilities typically report earning an annual pay in the range from $57,762 to $113,073 according to Payscale’s salary figures.
Clinical psychologists’ salaries also depend on academic degree. Psychologists with the degree of Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology generally earn salaries in the range from $48,523 to $98,305 a year, and those with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology typically make between $50,576 and $118,417 a year. Doctors of Psychology (PsyD) generally earn salaries in the range from $30,521 to $86,000 annually and those with a PhD in Psychology are paid between $50,532 and $114,410 a year.
Professionals with a PhD in Counseling Psychology make between $42,282 and $96,462 annually, and those with a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology earn between $35,608 and $95,000 a year. Psychologists with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology are paid between $39,257 and $71,216 annually, and professionals with a bachelor’s degree earn between $39,305 and $58,958 a year.
Psychologists with a Master of Science in Psychology report earning salaries in the range from $36,850 to $65,000 a year, and those with a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology generally earn between $45,000 and $67,567 a year according to Payscale’s salary statistics.
Benefits
Along with the basic annual salary and yearly bonus earnings, clinical psychologists typically get a variety of benefits and perks, and these can sometimes reflect their yearly income.
Clinical psychologists who have paid vacations and holidays typically earn salaries in the range from $49,512 to $100,945 a year, those who have paid sick leave generally make between $49,972 and $102,400 a year, and professionals who get reimbursement for education, training, tuition, or certification are paid between $50,873 and $112,613 annually.
Clinical psychologists who have 403(b) plans as part of their benefits package generally report earning an annual income in the range from $42,377 to $97,430, and professionals who have 401(k) plans typically make between $49,192 and $98,823 annually. Psychologists who have life and disability insurance earn salaries in the range from $49,132 to $99,492 a year, and those who have malpractice and liability insurance are generally paid an income in the range from $54,276 to $104,495 a year according to Payscale’s salary statistics.
The most popular benefits and perks among clinical psychologists are paid vacations, 401(k), paid sick leave, life and disability insurance, malpractice and liability insurance, reimbursement for professional education, training and certification, and 403(b) plans.
Hourly rate
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a mean hourly salary of $34,72 and a median hourly wage of $32.53 for clinical psychologists. 10% of clinical psychologists earn $18.49 per hour or less, and the 10% on the higher end of the pay scale make $52.57 per hour or more. The middle 50% of clinical psychologists are paid between $24.27 and $42.27 per hour.
The hourly rate for clinical psychologists depends on a number of factors, including work experience. Psychologists with 1 to 4 years of experience generally earn between $10.26 and $73.97 per hour, and those with 5 to 9 years of work experience are paid between $19.57 and $151.01 per hour. Clinical psychologists with 10 to 19 years of experience earn an hourly pay in the range from $29.60 to $145.56, and those with 20 or more years of professional experience report earning an hourly wage in the range from $34.66 to $197.27 according to the salary figures provided by Payscale.
The hourly salary for these professionals also varies from state to state. Clinical psychologists employed in California earn between $27.22 and $157.81 per hour, those based in New York make between $47.17 and $101.74 per hour, and professionals working in Pennsylvania earn an hourly pay in the range from $32.50 and $95.50.
Clinical psychologists in Texas are generally paid between $35 and $65 per hour, those employed in Virginia earn between $30.25 and $61.04 per hour, and psychologists based in Florida earn an hourly salary in the range from $37 to $50.57 based on Payscale’s salary data.
Professionals with the certification of Licensed Psychologists are paid between $28.48 and $155.60 per hour, and those with the qualification of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) are generally offered an hourly rate in the range from $23 to $100 according to Payscale.
In terms of industry, clinical psychologists employed at clinical psychologists’ offices generally earn between $19.73 and $162.19 per hour, and those working in the health care industry are paid between $28.60 and $81.09 per hour. Professionals employed at community mental health centers typically make between $18.71 and $192.33 per hour, and those working in counseling services generally earn an hourly pay in the range from $8.07 to $158.93 according to Payscale’s data.
In terms of employer type, clinical psychologists employed by private practices and firms generally earn between $20.07 and $151.35 per hour, those working at hospitals are paid between $20.61 and $72.72 per hour, and professionals employed by non-profit organizations typically make between $15.32 and $79.60 per hour. Clinical psychologists who are self-employed generally earn an hourly wage in the range from $36 to $225, and those who work as contractors make between $25.34 and $78.91 per hour.
Clinical psychologists working for the state and local government are generally paid between $29.30 and $57.50 per hour, those employed by companies typically report being offered an hourly rate in the range from $10.08 to $33.57, and professionals working for other organizations generally earn an hourly salary in the range from $12.08 to $125.13 according to Payscale’s figures.
Area of specialty is another factor that can affect a clinical psychologist’s hourly wage. Psychologists specializing in clinical psychology generally report earning an hourly salary in the range from $19.77 to $142.50, and those specializing in counseling typically make between $15.10 and $149.67 per hour.
Clinical psychologists specializing in health and wellness earn between $23.70 and $122.94 per hour, those specializing in clinical supervision are generally paid between $23.31 and $161.62 per hour, and professionals specializing in forensic psychology typically make between $15.10 and $297.99 per hour. Psychologists whose expertise lies in clinical research are usually offered an hourly salary in the range from $20 to $80, and those who specialize in pediatrics typically earn between $20 and $55 per hour according to Payscale.
Women generally earn an hourly salary in the range from $18.52 to $128.80, and men typically make between $20.13 and $163.41 per hour.
Clinical psychologists’ hourly rate can also vary depending on the size of the company or organization that employs them. Psychologists working for organizations that employ between 1 and 9 people generally make between $19.39 and $206.08 per hour, and those working for organizations that employ 10 to 49 people are paid between $20.43 and $146.81 per hour. Psychologists working for companies with 50 to 199 employees earn between $34.59 and $66.82 per hour, those working for organizations with 200 to 599 employees are paid between $30.18 and $52.90 per hour, and professionals working for organizations that employ between 2,000 and 4,999 people generally report earning an hourly pay in the range from $19.65 to $45.78 according to the salary figures provided by Payscale.
Other income factors
Clinical psychologists’ annual pay can also vary depending on the type of employer. Psychologists working at hospitals generally earn between $44,376 and $92,832 a year, those employed by private practices and firms make between $44,114 and $121,576 annually, and professionals working for non-profit organizations report earning an annual income in the range from $40,141 to $88,851.
Clinical psychologists working for the state or local government generally make between $48,936 and $101,172 a year, those employed by the federal government are paid between $70,893 and $114,386 a year, and professionals employed by universities and colleges typically earn salaries in the range from $45,308 to $91,569 a year. Psychologists working for schools or school districticts make between $43,000 and $66,000 annually, and those who work as contractors earn between $70,000 and $91,563 a year.
Clinical psychologists employed by companies generally make between $39,191 and $98,817 a year, those who are self-employed earn between $41,126 and $181,207 a year, and professionals working for other organizations generally report earning salaries in the range from $35,235 to $168,860 a year according to Payscale’s salary data.
Contributions from profit sharing also depend on a wide range of factors, including years of professional experience. Clinical psychologists with 1 to 4 years of experience report getting $1,200 a year on average, those with 5 to 9 years of experience typically get about $3,500 a year, and professionals with 10 to 19 years of experience report average earnings from profit sharing in the amount of $1,000 a year according to Payscale’s salary statistics. Clinical psychologists working in the health care sector generally earn about $3,350 a year.