Counselor and Psychologist Salary Ranges

Counselor and psychologist salaries vary. See what you’ll earn after you get your psychology degree.

A psychologist’s salary varies greatly depending upon level of education and the environment in which a psychology professional practices.

Psychology salaries for doctorate-holders will average $6,000 to $8,000 more per year than those with a master’s degree. Job prospects for those holding a master’s degree in areas other than industrial-organizational psychology should expect the job field to be competitive.

Employment opportunities will increase primarily in schools, hospitals, substance abuse clinics, consulting firms and private companies. So, how much can you expect to earn as a general psychologist or psychologist specializing in a particular field of psychology? Read on to find out.

Psychology Salaries by Specialty

Job Title/Specialty	Median Annual Salary*
School Psychologist	$75,090
Industrial/Organizational Psychologist	$87,100
Clinical Psychologist	$75,090

_{Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018-19 Occupational Outlook Handbook: Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologists; Industrial-Organizational Psychologists; Psychologists.}

Counselor/Therapist Salary

Job Title/Specialty	Median Annual Salary*
Substance Abuse Counselor	$43,300
Mental Health Counselor	$43,300
Marriage and Family Therapist	$48,790
Vocational Counselor	$55,410
School Counselor	$55,410
Rehabilitation Counselor	$34,860

_{Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018-19 Occupational Outlook Handbook: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; Mental Health Counselor; Marriage and Family Therapists; Educational, Guidance, School and Vocational Counselors; Rehabilitation Counselors.}

Social Worker Salary

Job Title/Specialty	Median Salary*
Health Care Social Worker	$54,870
School Social Worker	$44,380
Mental Health / Substance Abuse Social Worker	$43,250

<sub>Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018-19 Occupational Outlook Handbook: Social Workers.

*The salary information listed is based on a national average, unless noted. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors. National long-term projections of employment growth may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.</sub>