Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $101,520 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.81
10th percentile $71,830
90th percentile $214,780
Employed locally 560
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,830
    25th
    $76,980
    50th (median)
    $101,520
    75th
    $168,200
    90th
    $214,780

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 64% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 36% 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other$132,630
    Biological Technicians$71,920
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$75,670
    Chemists$109,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in San Jose, CA is $48.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in San Jose, CA is 5.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $71,830 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,980.