Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $118,780 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $57.10
10th percentile $58,420
90th percentile $172,740
Employed locally 80
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,420
    25th
    $78,270
    50th (median)
    $118,780
    75th
    $134,650
    90th
    $172,740

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 126% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 26% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,210
    Vallejo, CA $143,370
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $139,440
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $133,820
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $126,910
    Fresno, CA $123,460

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$64,020
    Urban and Regional Planners$104,290
    School Psychologists$126,730
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,100
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$138,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Salinas, CA is $57.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Salinas, CA is 23.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,420 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,270.