Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $101,400 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.75
10th percentile $61,110
90th percentile $195,760
Employed locally 7,610
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,110
    25th
    $78,180
    50th (median)
    $101,400
    75th
    $135,810
    90th
    $195,760

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 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
    Ithaca, NY $117,860
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $108,080
    Syracuse, NY $106,860
    Kingston, NY $106,440
    Binghamton, NY $103,340
    Utica-Rome, NY $103,340

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102,440
    Chemists$84,510
    School Psychologists$101,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91,360
    Biological Technicians$59,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in New York, NY-NJ is $48.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 5.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,110 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,180.