Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $215,240 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Springfield earn between $84,610 and $163,470.
- $58K10th
- $85K25th
- $99KMedian
- $163K75th
- $215K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,630 | $9,969 | $57.51 |
| Median | $99,200 | $8,267 | $47.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,610 | $7,051 | $40.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $163,470 | $13,622 | $78.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Springfield earn 4% less than the Massachusetts average ($124,560) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $119,630 | $99,200 | $58,190 | $215,240 | 230 |
| Massachusetts | $124,560 | $115,180 | $60,250 | $216,570 | 2,860 |
| United States | $112,750 | $100,580 | $55,170 | $180,960 | 75,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $119,630, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $87,328 a year, or $7,277 a month and $3,359 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $119,630 buys what about $124,535 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Pittsfield pays the most ($129,090).
- Pittsfield$129,090
- Boston$126,750
- Worcester$122,410
- Springfield$119,630
- Amherst$112,690
- Barnstable$96,480
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for clinical and counseling psychologists
San Luis Obispo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($166,470).
- San Luis Obispo, CA$166,470
- San Francisco, CA$153,490
- Green Bay, WI$150,150
- Hanford, CA$147,510
- Salem, OR$144,240
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Springfield: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Springfield?
$57.52 an hour on average, and $47.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Springfield?
About $87,328 a year ($7,277 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,630. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($112,750).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3033; area Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.35, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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