Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $76,540 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.80
10th percentile $51,180
90th percentile $201,760
Employed locally 420
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,180
    25th
    $62,640
    50th (median)
    $76,540
    75th
    $107,180
    90th
    $201,760

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 91% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 9% 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
    Vallejo, CA $143,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $132,550
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $115,580
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $114,400
    Nevada $103,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,520

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    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,140
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    Urban and Regional Planners $74,020
    Chemists $82,670
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Richmond, VA is $36.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Richmond, VA is 20.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,180 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,640.