Clinical and Counseling Psychologists vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists: Who Earns More?
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists out-earn Occupational Health and Safety Specialists by $10K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists land at $100,580 and Occupational Health and Safety Specialists at $90,150. The education gap is real: clinical and counseling psychologist programs typically require bachelor's degree, while occupational health and safety specialist programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is Oregon ($134,350); for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Clinical and Counseling Psychologists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn more nationally. The median is $100,580 for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists versus $90,150 for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists, a difference of $10K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists has the better 10-year outlook at 12.5% projected growth, compared to 11.2% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists typically requires bachelor's degree. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists get paid the most?
Oregon is the top-paying state for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists at $134,350/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Clinical and Counseling Psychologists vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Oregon, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn $134,350 vs. $95,240 for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.