Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $94,060 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.22
10th percentile $58,310
90th percentile $186,290
Employed locally 30
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,310
    25th
    $62,260
    50th (median)
    $94,060
    75th
    $160,120
    90th
    $186,290

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 137% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 37% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $58,660
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $124,350
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $84,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,640
    School Psychologists $124,980
    Social Science Research Assistants $36,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Chico, CA is $45.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Chico, CA is 1.8% below 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,310 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,260.