Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $133,820 +39.6% vs national
Median hourly $64.34
10th percentile $59,700
90th percentile $198,830
Employed locally 100
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,700
    25th
    $83,220
    50th (median)
    $133,820
    75th
    $158,400
    90th
    $198,830

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 143% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 43% 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
    Oregon $132,550

    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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $126,910
    Fresno, CA $123,460
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,780

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Food Science Technicians $50,630
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $61,130
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,270
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,920
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $67,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $64.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 39.6% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,700 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,220.