Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Washington

Clinical and counseling psychologists in Washington earn the most in Spokane (average $115,890 a year) and the least in Olympia ($115,030), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the clinical and counseling psychologists average at $137,530 and the median at $115,240 for 1,270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,750.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists average salary by city in Washington

Spokane$115,890
Olympia$115,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Spokane	$115,890	$112,500	$95,640	$90,359	100
Olympia	$115,030	$108,240	$88,790	$89,754	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other states

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

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.
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.

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