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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (19-3033) in Eastern Workforce Development Area
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Eastern WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment70
Mean wage$60.01
Entry wage$38.33
10th percentile wage$34.10
50th percentile wage$56.20
90th percentile wage$78.46
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services4054.6%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services40$50.03
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (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).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $56.20 $40.85 $15.35
2022$54.12+3.8%$39.34+3.8%$14.78
2021$51.71+4.7%$37.59+4.7%$14.12
2020$50.36+2.7%$36.61+2.7%$13.76
2019$49.34+2.1%$35.86+2.1%$13.48
2018$48.21+2.3%$35.04+2.3%$13.17
2017$47.19+2.2%$34.30+2.2%$12.89
2016$46.20+2.1%$33.58+2.1%$12.62
2015$45.32+1.9%$32.95+1.9%$12.38
2014$44.41+2.1%$32.28+2.1%$12.13
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $56.20 $25.89 $30.31
2022$54.12+3.8%$25.03+3.4%$29.09
2021$51.71+4.7%$23.68+5.7%$28.03
2020$50.36+2.7%$22.87+3.5%$27.49
2019$49.34+2.1%$22.22+2.9%$27.12
2018$48.21+2.3%$21.57+3.0%$26.64
2017$47.19+2.2%$20.96+2.9%$26.23
2016$46.20+2.1%$20.47+2.4%$25.73
2015$45.32+1.9%$19.95+2.6%$25.38
2014$44.41+2.1%$19.53+2.2%$24.89
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $56.20  70  
South Central $51.92  160  
Southwest $50.60  40  
North Central $50.04  110  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $51.92  160  
Northwest $47.55  130  
North Central $50.04  110  
Eastern $56.20  70  
Wages in other areas
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