Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $108,460 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $52.14
10th percentile $39,600
90th percentile $164,210
Employed locally 280
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,600
    25th
    $77,470
    50th (median)
    $108,460
    75th
    $130,760
    90th
    $164,210

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 136% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 36% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $112,100
    Toledo, OH $111,310
    Canton-Massillon, OH $109,430
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $107,890
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $106,820
    Ohio $102,290

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Columbus, OH is $52.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Columbus, OH is 13.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,600 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,470.