Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $98,690 +3% vs national
Median hourly $47.45
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $155,870
Employed locally 40
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $78,330
    50th (median)
    $98,690
    75th
    $110,360
    90th
    $155,870

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 103% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,210
    Vallejo, CA $143,370
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $139,440
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $137,990
    Salem, OR $134,440
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $133,820

    Nearby metros — Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,210
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $118,110
    North Dakota $109,110
    Akron, OH $94,680
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $93,600
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $93,470

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,220
    Conservation Scientists $72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Anchorage, AK is $47.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.94 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries?

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Anchorage, AK is 3% above the national median of $95,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,330.