Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $118,110 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $56.78
10th percentile $61,640
90th percentile $160,200
Employed locally 230
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,640
    25th
    $70,610
    50th (median)
    $118,110
    75th
    $144,000
    90th
    $160,200

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 175% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 75% 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
    Vallejo, CA $143,370
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $139,440
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $133,820
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $126,910
    Fresno, CA $123,460

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,930
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$63,460
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$62,480
    Chemists$90,660
    School Psychologists$123,410
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$121,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Bakersfield, CA is $56.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 23.2% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,640 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,610.