Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $85,890 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.30
10th percentile $50,440
90th percentile $141,010
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,440
    25th
    $54,410
    50th (median)
    $85,890
    75th
    $125,600
    90th
    $141,010

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 121% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 21% 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $126,910
    Jacksonville, FL $126,460
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $124,800
    Port St. Lucie, FL $123,300
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $122,910
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $99,990

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $86,890
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,980
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,260
    Forensic Science Technicians $57,950
    Biological Technicians $46,840
    School Psychologists $82,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Tampa, FL is $41.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Tampa, FL is 10.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,440 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,410.