Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $132,550 +38.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.73
10th percentile $99,550
90th percentile $170,150
Employed locally 230
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,550
    25th
    $124,220
    50th (median)
    $132,550
    75th
    $134,350
    90th
    $170,150

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 140% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 40% 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
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $139,440
    Salem, OR $134,440
    Oregon $132,550
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $126,910
    Colorado $126,260
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,260

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Portland, OR-WA is $63.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 38.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $99,550 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,220.