Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $93,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,990 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Portland earn between $98,190 and $134,740.
- $94K10th
- $98K25th
- $122KMedian
- $135K75th
- $159K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $123,900 | $10,325 | $59.57 |
| Median | $122,130 | $10,178 | $58.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,190 | $8,182 | $47.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,740 | $11,228 | $64.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Portland earn 4% less than the Oregon average ($129,590) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $123,900 | $122,130 | $93,600 | $158,990 | 330 |
| Oregon | $129,590 | $134,350 | $93,600 | $163,340 | 540 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $123,900, a single filer in Portland takes home about $86,412 a year, or $7,201 a month and $3,324 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $95,952 | $7,996 |
| Working in OR | $86,412 | $7,201 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $123,900 buys what about $117,529 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 4th of 4 Oregon metro areas for this job; Salem pays the most ($144,240).
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Oregon
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 Portland: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Portland?
$59.57 an hour on average, and $58.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $93,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Portland?
About $86,412 a year ($7,201 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $123,900. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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