Approximately 71,700 clinical psychologists were employed in the U.S. as of May 2023 according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  Employed clinical psychologists work in a variety of settings, including at non-physician medical practices, physician offices, outpatient care centers, and hospitals.  The BLS estimated the national mean salary for clinical psychologists to be $106,600 annually as of May 2023.  BLS data revealed a significant variation in pay from state to state, with employed clinical psychologists in some states earning annual salaries 50% or greater than their peers in other states.  A closer examination of May 2023 BLS annual mean wage data revealed the following to be the ten best and worst states for clinical psychologist pay:

The Best and Worst States for Clinical Psychologist Pay

Best Paying States
New Jersey	$148,370
California	$132,410
Oregon	$129,470
Rhode Island	$120,720
Maine	$117,710
Maryland	$116,560
New York	$113,230
Illinois	$111,300
Utah	$110,630
Wisconsin	$109,890

Worst Paying States
Michigan	$82,770
Texas	$82,420
Pennsylvania	$80,400
Montana	$80,310
West Virginia	$75,810
Idaho	$75,330
Wyoming	$72,860
Kansas	$72,570
South Carolina	$64,990
New Hampshire	$64,390

(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on August 3, 2024