Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $93,600 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.00
10th percentile $45,080
90th percentile $134,210
Employed locally 400
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,080
    25th
    $74,420
    50th (median)
    $93,600
    75th
    $118,010
    90th
    $134,210

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 98% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 2% 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
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $116,480
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $107,890
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $104,250
    Utica-Rome, NY $103,340
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $99,210
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $95,050

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$52,400
    Biological Technicians$51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,610
    Chemical Technicians$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Salt Lake City, UT is $45.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.65 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries?

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 2.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $45,080 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,420.