How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make in St. Louis?
$101,300a year
Median yearly pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $48.68 an hour or $8,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.68
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 210
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,750Median: $101,300Highest 10%: $143,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| 25th | $76,830 | $36.94 | |
| Median | $101,300 | $48.68 | |
| 75th | $128,300 | $61.67 | |
| 90th | $143,900 | $69.19 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for clinical and counseling psychologists.
| Jefferson City, MO | $116,700 |
| Kansas City, MO | $98,110 |
| Columbia, MO | $82,020 |
| Springfield, MO | $77,860 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $132,600 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,200 |
| Psychologist | $105,000 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $94,010 |
| Microbiologist | $89,630 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,440 |
| Chemist | $86,690 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $80,270 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $79,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $48.68 ($101,300 a year).
Do clinical and counseling psychologists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $101,300 against $100,600 nationally, 1% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $99,410, so St. Louis pays 2% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for clinical and counseling psychologist pay?
77 of 210 metro areas with data.
How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,900 or more.
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.