Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Fresno is 280.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Fresno earn an average of $114,390 per year or $55.00 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Fresno is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Fresno is less than 1%.

Rankings for Fresno

  • Ranks #16 in California for salary and #22 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #30 in the nation for salary and #86 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #37 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Fresno Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $114,390 or $55.00 per hour which is 6% less than the California average salary of $122,790.

AverageFresnoCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$55$59.03-6.83%
Annual Salary$114,390$122,790-6.84%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Fresno Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $114,390 or $55.00 per hour which is 14% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageFresnoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$55$47.9014.82%
Annual Salary$114,390$99,64014.80%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Fresno earns an average annual salary of $114,573 which compares to the California average annual salary of $122,790. per year.

Cost-of-living in Fresno is 0% less than the California average, which means Fresno residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $122,790.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $111,243.
  • Fresno average salary is $114,390.
  • Fresno cost-of-living adjusted salary is $114,573.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Fresno$114,39099.84%$114,573
California$122,790110.38%$111,243
U.S.$99,640$99,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Fresno, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $84,540 and $130,000 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn more than $138,140, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $62,290, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year28Under $62,290
15%2 – 4 years42$62,290 – $84,540
25%5 – 9 years70$84,540 – $106,260
25%10 – 14 years70$106,260 – $130,000
15%15 – 20 years42$106,260 – $138,140
10%20+ years28Above $138,140
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $114,390, Fresno Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($115,360).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,780), Social Workers ($53,960), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,920), Health Care Social Workers ($81,840), Psychology Teachers ($81,940), and Forensic Psychologists ($90,600).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$115,360
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$114,390
Forensic Psychologists$90,600
Psychology Teachers$81,940
Health Care Social Workers$81,840
Marriage and Family Therapists$56,920
Social Workers$53,960
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,780
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Fresno Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Fresno is 280.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $114,390 per year or $55.00 per hour in Fresno.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Fresno Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $114,573 per year or $55 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Fresno are School Psychologists($115,360), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($114,390), Forensic Psychologists($90,600).


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