Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $123,460 +28.8% vs national
Median hourly $59.36
10th percentile $51,280
90th percentile $158,400
Employed locally 300
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,280
    25th
    $73,990
    50th (median)
    $123,460
    75th
    $144,000
    90th
    $158,400

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 172% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 72% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,780

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $125,450
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,890
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,670
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $68,940
    Food Science Technicians $45,060
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Fresno, CA is $59.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Fresno, CA is 28.8% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,280 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,990.