Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $212,410 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Rochester earn between $88,530 and $212,410.
- $80K10th
- $89K25th
- $124KMedian
- $212K75th
- $212K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $143,060 | $11,922 | $68.78 |
| Median | $123,870 | $10,322 | $59.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,530 | $7,378 | $42.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $212,410 | $17,701 | $102.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Rochester earn 29% more than the Minnesota average ($110,480) and 27% more than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $143,060 | $123,870 | $79,620 | $212,410 | 110 |
| Minnesota | $110,480 | $107,030 | $62,290 | $163,610 | 1,290 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $143,060, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $100,650 a year, or $8,388 a month and $3,871 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $143,060 buys what about $157,519 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Rochester$143,060
- St. Cloud$113,130
- Mankato$110,450
- Minneapolis$110,190
- Duluth$94,340
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Minnesota
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 Rochester: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Rochester?
$68.78 an hour on average, and $59.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Rochester?
About $100,650 a year ($8,388 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $143,060. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.77, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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