Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $117,860 +23% vs national
Median hourly $56.67
10th percentile $72,510
90th percentile $199,160
Employed locally 50
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,510
    25th
    $93,200
    50th (median)
    $117,860
    75th
    $135,170
    90th
    $199,160

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 161% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 61% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $108,080
    Syracuse, NY $106,860
    Kingston, NY $106,440
    Binghamton, NY $103,340
    Utica-Rome, NY $103,340
    Glens Falls, NY $103,340

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,220
    Biological Technicians $46,800
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,630
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $58,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Ithaca, NY is $56.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Ithaca, NY is 23% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $72,510 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,200.