Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in State College
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,800 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in State College earn between $70,450 and $84,070.
- $62K10th
- $70K25th
- $80KMedian
- $84K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,580 | $7,215 | $41.62 |
| Median | $80,480 | $6,707 | $38.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,450 | $5,871 | $33.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,070 | $7,006 | $40.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in State College vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in State College earn 20% less than the Pennsylvania average ($108,710) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College | $86,580 | $80,480 | $61,540 | $131,800 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $108,710 | $91,870 | $61,340 | $175,410 | 3,140 |
| 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 State College
On the average salary of $86,580, a single filer in State College takes home about $67,081 a year, or $5,590 a month and $2,580 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is State College a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the State College area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8), so the average $86,580 buys what about $89,477 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in State College ($49,220). A typical home costs $353,680, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
State College ranks 10th of 10 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($125,550).
- Philadelphia$125,550
- Erie$110,050
- Scranton$109,000
- Reading$106,310
- Pittsburgh$104,940
- Harrisburg$101,370
- Allentown$100,700
- Lancaster$99,380
- Williamsport$97,520
- State College$86,580
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Pennsylvania
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 State College: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in State College?
$41.63 an hour on average, and $38.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in State College?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in State College?
About $67,081 a year ($5,590 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,580. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in State College than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less 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 State College, PA (44300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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