How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make in California?
$116,000a year
Median yearly pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in California. That is $55.77 an hour or $9,667 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.77
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 12,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,900Median: $116,000Highest 10%: $188,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,900 | $30.24 | |
| 25th | $77,050 | $37.04 | |
| Median | $116,000 | $55.77 | |
| 75th | $162,400 | $78.06 | |
| 90th | $188,100 | $90.41 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $166,400 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $156,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $153,100 |
| Hanford, CA | $147,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $143,600 |
| Stockton, CA | $129,900 |
| Fresno, CA | $129,100 |
| Modesto, CA | $123,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $117,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $116,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $116,600 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $112,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $102,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $102,100 |
| Visalia, CA | $99,580 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $99,250 |
| Salinas, CA | $98,430 |
| Riverside, CA | $92,730 |
| San Diego, CA | $72,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for clinical and counseling psychologists.
| 5. Arizona | $119,000 |
| 6. Hawaii | $117,900 |
| 7. North Dakota | $116,100 |
| 8. California | $116,000 |
| 9. Washington | $115,200 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $115,200 |
| 11. New York | $114,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $55.77 ($116,000 a year).
Do clinical and counseling psychologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $116,000 against $100,600 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for clinical and counseling psychologist pay?
California ranks 8 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays clinical and counseling psychologists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $166,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.