Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $113,220 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $54.44
10th percentile $66,060
90th percentile $166,260
Employed locally 30
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,060
    25th
    $86,490
    50th (median)
    $113,220
    75th
    $131,360
    90th
    $166,260

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 135% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 35% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $132,550
    Bend, OR $124,970
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $122,910
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $122,300
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $108,270

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,120
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$56,420
    Anthropologists and Archeologists$59,290
    Conservation Scientists$72,600
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86,940
    Biological Technicians$40,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Bismarck, ND is $54.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Bismarck, ND is 18.1% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $66,060 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,490.