Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for clinical and counseling psychologists in Washington only, where the average is $116,000 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the clinical and counseling psychologists average at $127,690 and the median at $107,000 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,750.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$116,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$116,000	$101,670	$73,110	$83,544	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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, D.C.

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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