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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

19-3033 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists



Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients. Excludes “Psychiatrists” (29-1223).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 1,130115$50.60/hr$24.98/hr$37.68/hr$50.18/hr$59.71/hr$87.12/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services130$24.98/hr
Education and Health Services910$51.00/hr
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -10-
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 30$50.26/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 30$39.28/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 30$48.65/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 40$50.25/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 40$50.33/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 40$51.86/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 50$64.37/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 60$48.28/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 60$45.26/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 70$40.19/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 70$40.06/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 70$45.26/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 80$49.64/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 210$64.76/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 230$62.90/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 520$50.46/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 550$50.18/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,130$50.18/hrN/A


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Marriage and Family Therapists 3,240$32.93/hr15.5%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 2,690$32.31/hr7.6%
School Psychologists 1,020$40.55/hrN/A
Healthcare Social Workers 2,690$31.23/hr12.1%
Rehabilitation Counselors 2,580$22.67/hr5.7%
Psychiatrists 450>$100/hr13.2%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 710$83,002.16/yr5.1%
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7,400$31.74/hr10.6%
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 320$65,732.97/yr1.8%
Genetic Counselors 160$44.07/hrN/A


  • Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
  • Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment.
  • Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
  • Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.
  • Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
  • Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
  • Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
  • Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  • Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
  • Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment.