Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Lancaster, PA

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

Median annual salary $78,790 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.88
10th percentile $51,170
90th percentile $142,050
Employed locally 120
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,170
    25th
    $65,430
    50th (median)
    $78,790
    75th
    $106,530
    90th
    $142,050

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 94% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 6% below 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 Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,180
    School Psychologists $94,290
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $81,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,370
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,570
    Food Science Technicians $52,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Lancaster, PA is $37.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Lancaster, PA is 17.8% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,170 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,430.