Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $75,550 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.32
10th percentile $46,520
90th percentile $123,990
Employed locally 580
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,520
    25th
    $51,140
    50th (median)
    $75,550
    75th
    $120,290
    90th
    $123,990

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 102% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 2% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,590
    Chemists$74,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$51,200
    Chemical Technicians$60,690
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$62,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Pittsburgh, PA is $36.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 21.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,520 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,140.