Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $160,210 +67.2% vs national
Median hourly $77.02
10th percentile $76,200
90th percentile $204,860
Employed locally 2,220
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,200
    25th
    $104,640
    50th (median)
    $160,210
    75th
    $173,270
    90th
    $204,860

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 120% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Oregon $132,550

    Nearby metros — Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,780

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $142,540
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,670
    Biological Technicians $79,270
    Chemists $126,190
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $80,100
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $140,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in San Francisco, CA is $77.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in San Francisco, CA is 67.2% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $76,200 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,640.