Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $124,740 +30.2% vs national
Median hourly $59.97
10th percentile $75,150
90th percentile $200,490
Employed locally 110
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,150
    25th
    $78,540
    50th (median)
    $124,740
    75th
    $200,490
    90th
    $200,490

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 139% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 39% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $137,990
    Mankato, MN $111,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $103,510
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $97,940
    Fargo, ND-MN $95,890
    St. Cloud, MN $95,000

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$100,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,240
    Psychologists, All Other$76,630
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$68,040
    School Psychologists$79,490
    Urban and Regional Planners$85,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Rochester, MN is $59.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Rochester, MN is 30.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $75,150 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,540.