How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $48.88 an hour or $8,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.88
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 210
- Jobs in the area
- 1,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,990 | $20.19 | |
| 25th | $73,110 | $35.15 | |
| Median | $101,700 | $48.88 | |
| 75th | $130,600 | $62.77 | |
| 90th | $241,100 | $115.90 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for clinical and counseling psychologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $48.88 ($101,700 a year).
Do clinical and counseling psychologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $101,700 against $100,600 nationally, 1% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $107,000, so Washington pays 5% less.
Where does Washington rank for clinical and counseling psychologist pay?
75 of 210 metro areas with data.
How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $241,100 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.