Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $83,000 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.90
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $168,670
Employed locally 90
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $67,380
    50th (median)
    $83,000
    75th
    $118,790
    90th
    $168,670

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 104% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 4% 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
    Fresno, CA $123,460

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians $48,940
    Chemical Technicians $55,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $136,180
    Food Scientists and Technologists $81,740
    Chemists $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Modesto, CA is $39.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Modesto, CA is 13.4% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,380.