# Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

SOC 19-3033. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/clinical-and-counseling-psychologists

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.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $100,580 (middle half $73,210–$135,200; BLS May 2025)
- Ages 25-34: median $79,947; 100% hold a bachelor's or higher (Census ACS 2020-2024)
- Jobs 2025-35: 11.7%; ~4.1k openings a year; typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)
- Psychology: 56% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/psychology)
- Clinical Psychology: 6%
- Art History And Criticism: 5%
- Community And Public Health: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/public-health)
- English Language And Literature: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/english)
- Communications: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/communications, https://educationguide.com/degrees/communication-journalism-and-related-programs-other)
- Criminal Justice And Fire Protection: 2% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/criminal-justice, https://educationguide.com/degrees/security-homeland-security)
- Business Management And Administration: 2% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/business-administration)
- Counseling Psychology: 1%
- Biology: 1% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/biology)

## Median wage by state
- AK: $124,270
- AL: $90,800
- AR: $77,520
- AZ: $119,010
- CA: $116,000
- CO: $113,290
- DC: $107,000
- DE: $113,050
- FL: $85,610
- GA: $96,060
- HI: $117,860
- IA: $91,690
- ID: $97,790
- IL: $83,750
- IN: $84,990
- KS: $76,690
- KY: $99,140
- LA: $71,330
- MA: $115,180
- MI: $84,730
- MN: $107,030
- MO: $99,410
- MS: $76,000
- MT: $68,160
- NC: $92,130
- ND: $116,130
- NE: $94,540
- NH: $64,270
- NJ: $127,090
- NM: $124,800
- NV: $102,650
- NY: $114,400
- OH: $101,190
- OK: $79,950
- OR: $134,350
- PA: $91,870
- PR: $67,660
- RI: $107,490
- SC: $92,700
- SD: $80,130
- TN: $76,820
- TX: $83,660
- UT: $99,170
- VA: $86,520
- VT: $83,270
- WA: $115,240
- WI: $113,360
- WV: $77,040
- WY: $89,890

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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