Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $94,680 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.52
10th percentile $61,430
90th percentile $156,000
Employed locally 100
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,430
    25th
    $70,550
    50th (median)
    $94,680
    75th
    $107,940
    90th
    $156,000

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 154% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 54% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $133,820
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $116,470
    York-Hanover, PA $106,520
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $106,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $103,510
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $91,520

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,110
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$62,580
    School Psychologists$82,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$57,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Erie, PA is $45.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Erie, PA is 1.2% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,430 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,550.