Occupation Salary Profile

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

SOC Code: 19-3033

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients. Excludes “Psychiatrists” (29-1223).

National Median (BLS)
$123,070
▲ +14.84% Nominal +11.21% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$96,175
▲ +0.71% Nominal ▼ -2.35% Real
Average Base Salary
$120,040
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
2,770
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $66,490
25th Percentile $89,400
National Median (50th Percentile) $123,070
75th Percentile $142,830
90th Percentile $174,330
P10: $66,490 P50 (Median): $123,070 P90: $174,330
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 124 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $96,175
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +0.71%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -2.35%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $67,559
25th Percentile $80,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $96,175
75th Percentile $115,095
90th Percentile $128,399
H-1B P10: $67,559 H-1B P50: $96,175 H-1B P90: $128,399
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists roles ($96,175) is -21.9% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($123,070).