Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Florida make a median of $85,610 a year, or about $41.16 an hour. The range runs from $55K at the entry level to $260K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.58), that's roughly $86,843 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,658/month, or 28.9% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $86K get you in Florida?
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What this looks like in Florida
Pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in Florida runs about 15% below the U.S. median of $101K. Rent runs $1,658/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 29% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 98.58) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists (10th percentile) start around $55K. Mid-career wages sit at $86K. Top earners bring in $260K or more, a $205K spread from bottom to top.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary by metro in Florida
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | $123K | +44% | 40 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $120K | +40% | 80 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $106K | +23% | 70 |
| Jacksonville | $104K | +22% | 190 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $103K | +20% | 70 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $89K | +4% | 880 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $88K | +3% | 40 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $88K | +2% | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $86K | +0% | N/A |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $85K | -0% | 80 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $85K | -1% | 60 |
| Tallahassee | $73K | -15% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a clinical and counseling psychologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Florida?
Yes — at the median salary of $86K, rent takes 29% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,658/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for clinical and counseling psychologists in Florida?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new clinical and counseling psychologists typically earn — is $55K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,329/month. At HUD’s $1,658/month FMR, rent would take 50% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is clinical and counseling psychologist a high-paying job in Florida?
Local pay runs 15% below the national median — $86K here vs. $101K nationally.
How does Florida compare to the national average for clinical and counseling psychologists?
Florida pays $86K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s -15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.58), the purchasing-power equivalent is $87K — below the national median.
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in Florida?
The median is $85,610 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $55,480, and experienced clinical and counseling psychologists can clear $259,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $86K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,718/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 29% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a clinical and counseling psychologists salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 98.58 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median clinical and counseling psychologists salary is worth about $86,843 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do clinical and counseling psychologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.