Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Hourly Wage in California (2024)

The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in California is $60.79/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • California hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$30.77
/hour
Median (P50)
$60.79
/hour
Senior (P90)
$89.91
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$126,450
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

California vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$30.77
National: $23.81
+29.2%
Median (P50)
$60.79
National: $41.96
+44.9%
Senior (P90)
$89.91
National: $73.96
+21.6%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $30.77 $1231 $5334 $64,010
Q1 (P25) $43.19 $1728 $7486 $89,830
Median (P50) $60.79 $2432 $10538 $126,450
Q3 (P75) $73.53 $2941 $12746 $152,950
Senior (P90) $89.91 $3596 $15585 $187,020

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

#1
$62.84
$62.84/hr
+49.8%
#2
$60.98
$60.98/hr
+45.3%
#3
$60.79
$60.79/hr
+44.9%
#4
$53.12
$53.12/hr
+26.6%
#5
$52.88
$52.88/hr
+26.0%
#6
$50.81
$50.81/hr
+21.1%
#7
$50.01
$50.01/hr
+19.2%
#8
$49.77
$49.77/hr
+18.6%
#9
$49.37
$49.37/hr
+17.7%
#10
$48.63
$48.63/hr
+15.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in California?

The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in California is $60.79/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $126,450.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does California Clinical and Counseling Psychologists hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in California is $60.79/hr compared to the national average of $41.96/hr — higher by $18.83/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in California?

Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists professionals in California earn approximately $30.77/hour (10th percentile), which equals $64,010.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $89.91/hour.

How much does a senior Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make per hour in California?

Senior-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists professionals in California (90th percentile) earn approximately $89.91/hour, or $187,020.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 193033) in California.

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