New York Clinical Psychologist Salary Outlook
According to the most recent available federal data, nearly 1 in 5 American adults has a mental illness, but only about 15% of them have received treatment or other mental health services for their illness in the past year.
Lack of treatment of mental illness is a serious problem in the United States and in New York, where only about 14% of adults avail themselves of mental health services. Making progress against the scourge of mental illness are licensed clinical psychologists, whether they’re working in healthcare settings, the military or even within corporations.
What is the state of the job market here in New York for clinical psychologists? How much can they expect to earn here in our state, where in New York are salaries the highest, and what are some examples of companies or organizations that have posted job openings for clinical psychologists?
What’s On This Page
- How Much Do Clinical Psychologists Make in New York?
- Who’s Hiring for Clinical Psychologists in New York?
- Which New York Cities Are Best for Clinical Psychologists?
How Much Do Clinical Psychologists Make in New York?
Clinical psychologists earn a median annual salary in the U.S. of $96,100, but in New York, that figure is higher — New York’s median salary for clinical psychologists is the 11th-highest in the country.
Median annual clinical psychologist wage, top 15
| New Jersey | $130,700 |
| Oregon | $126,830 |
| California | $126,450 |
| Washington | $110,480 |
| Rhode Island | $110,000 |
| Ohio | $105,680 |
| Nevada | $104,020 |
| Alaska | $103,530 |
| Maryland | $102,680 |
| Minnesota | $101,160 |
| New York | $99,870 |
| Maine | $97,770 |
| Wisconsin | $97,080 |
| Massachusetts | $95,780 |
| Kentucky | $95,130 |
Not only does New York boast one of the nation’s highest salaries for clinical psychologists, the job is far better paying than the overall state median of $56,846 for all jobs.
Median – Top 10% New York wage for clinical psychologists
| Average | $113,230 |
| Median | $99,870 |
| 75th percentile | $136,260 |
| Top 10th percentile | $164,280 |
New York already has an attractive typical salary for clinical psychologists, and the state is expected to add thousands of jobs over the next several years.
States by projected long-term growth rate for clinical psychologist job openings, top 20
| Utah | 50% |
| Arizona | 26.8% |
| Florida | 26.1% |
| Oregon | 23.4% |
| Tennessee | 23.4% |
| New Mexico | 23.3% |
| South Carolina | 22.8% |
| California | 20.7% |
| Iowa | 20.6% |
| Colorado | 20.1% |
| New Hampshire | 20% |
| Texas | 19.6% |
| North Carolina | 18.9% |
| Mississippi | 16% |
| New Jersey | 15.2% |
| Oklahoma | 14.6% |
| South Dakota | 14.3% |
| New York | 14% |
| Indiana | 13.4% |
| Arkansas | 13.2% |
Note: Long-term growth 2022-2032; Most recent available data for New York is for 2020-2030.
Which New York Cities Are Best for Clinical Psychologists?
Binghamton has the highest median wage among cities statewide, and Elmira has the lowest.
New York metro areas by median annual clinical psychologist wage
| Binghamton | $107,420 |
| Syracuse | $106,770 |
| New York City | $104,560 |
| Albany | $100,340 |
| Rochester | $99,950 |
| Glens Falls | $97,030 |
| Utica | $95,850 |
| Buffalo | $88,310 |
| Elmira | $62,490 |
Among the 300+ largest cities and metro areas in the U.S., Elmira has the 10th-highest concentration of clinical psychologists per capita.
U.S. cities/metro areas by clinical psychologist employment per 1,000 jobs, top 15
| Rochester, MN | 1.973 |
| Pocatello, ID | 1.549 |
| Santa Maria, CA | 1.540 |
| New Bedford, MA | 1.350 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 1.272 |
| Bloomsburg, PA | 1.195 |
| Parkersburg, WV | 1.176 |
| Springfield, MA | 1.142 |
| Madera, CA | 1.141 |
| Elmira, NY | 1.137 |
| Leominster, MA | 1.110 |
| Charleston, WV | 1.088 |
| Flint, MI | 1.080 |
| Vallejo, CA | 1.056 |
| Billings, MT | 1.055 |
May 2023 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics salary and labor market information for Psychologists is based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Data accessed January 2025.
Who’s Hiring for Clinical Psychologists in New York?
Clinical psychology jobs are most prevalent in medical or healthcare settings, certainly, but there are tons of other options for people who would prefer to focus on different populations. Jobs are plentiful in New York in the public and private sectors and in a huge range of specializations.
Here are a few examples of companies and organizations that had recently posted openings for clinical psychologists across New York state:
- New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
- Child Mind Institute
- New York Police Department
- New York University
- Mount Sinai Health System
- City of New York
- State of New York
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
- S. Navy
- Columbia University
- Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
- City College of New York Counseling Center
- S. Department of Justice
- The Kelberman Center
- Astor Services for Children & Families
- Villa of Hope
- Lifestance Health
- Clear Choice Medical Group
Conclusion
New York remains an attractive place for professionals of almost any field to seek employment. That’s true for clinical psychologists as well, thanks to high wages, plentiful job openings and diversity in employment settings, both in New York City and across the entire state.
SEE ALSO: New York Psychology Doctorate Programs & Requirements
Additional References
- Information on clinical psychologist job openings in New York was gathered from listings posted in July 2019 on Indeed.com and Glassdoor.com
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2016-2017 NSDUH State Prevalence Estimates. (Undated). Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2016-2017-nsduh-state-prevalence-estimates
- U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Psychologists. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm#tab-5
- U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Query System. (2019). Accessed from https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/home
- Projections Managing Partnership, Projections Central, Long Term Occupational Projections. (Undated). Accessed from https://projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm
- Average Clinical Psychologist Salary by State. (2019). Retrieved from https://psydprograms.org/average-clinical-psychologist-salary-by-state/
- How Much Do Clinical Psychologists Make? (2019). Retrieved from https://psydprograms.org/how-much-do-clinical-psychologists-make/