Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $79,620 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.28
10th percentile $51,280
90th percentile $154,890
Employed locally 160
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,280
    25th
    $67,450
    50th (median)
    $79,620
    75th
    $125,710
    90th
    $154,890

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 100% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 0% 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
    Erie, PA $94,680

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,030
    Chemists $64,580
    Economists $80,600
    School Psychologists $81,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Harrisburg, PA is $38.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 16.9% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,280 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,450.