Clinical and Counseling Psychologist salary
From 228 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 19-3033: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Also filed as: Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 43% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologist filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Comprehab. 10 filings (4% of the total), median $80,000.
- Median up 43% since FY2020. From $70,083 in FY2020 to $100,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 228 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Clinical and Counseling Psychologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 19-3033, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists). The median base salary is $97,166, 21% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $80,000 and $118,838. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 43% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (31), and Comprehab is the employer that files the most (10).
Is your Clinical and Counseling Psychologist offer competitive?
Enter the base salary in your offer. We compare it with certified H-1B filings for Clinical and Counseling Psychologist jobs, nationally or in one metro area.
Enter a salary to see where it falls.
Percentiles from certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Metro areas with at least 10 filings.
Top employers for Clinical and Counseling Psychologist
Employers with the most Clinical and Counseling Psychologist filings. Bar: share of all Clinical and Counseling Psychologist filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 43% of filings
Mid-level · 43% of filings
Senior · 14% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
Show the table
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $82,600 | 83 |
| Level II · Qualified | $96,000 | 83 |
| Level III · Experienced | $119,195 | 26 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 5 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $115,000 | 31 |
| Boston, MA | $101,483 | 22 |
| Chicago, IL | $93,600 | 11 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $101,500 | 10 |
| San Jose, CA | $142,500 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Clinical and Counseling Psychologist does
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.
Typical tasks
- Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
- Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
- Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
- Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
- Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
- Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (19-3033.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Clinical and Counseling Psychologists), the median annual wage was $100,580 in May 2025, with 75,990 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $97,166, 3% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,198 | $55,170 |
| 25th percentile | $80,000 | $73,210 |
| Median | $97,166 | $100,580 |
| 75th percentile | $118,838 | $135,200 |
| 90th percentile | $131,919 | $180,960 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,198 |
| 25th | $80,000 |
| 50th (median) | $97,166 |
| 75th | $118,838 |
| 90th | $131,919 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,083 | $57,371 | $86,858 | 70 |
| FY2021 | $75,719 | $61,547 | $93,124 | 90 |
| FY2022 | $82,480 | $62,400 | $97,820 | 84 |
| FY2023 | $85,000 | $69,999 | $102,942 | 116 |
| FY2024 | $82,000 | $76,970 | $106,895 | 127 |
| FY2025 | $95,000 | $76,332 | $114,300 | 137 |
| FY2026 | $100,000 | $86,886 | $125,000 | 91 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Clinical and Counseling Psychologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Clinical and Counseling Psychologist jobs is $97,166 (228 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $80,000 and $118,838.
What does an entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $82,600. Level I accounts for 43% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologist filings.
Do H-1B Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($97,166) is 3% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($100,580, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.