Counseling Psychologist Salary in Riverside, California

How much does a Counseling Psychologist make in Riverside, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Counseling Psychologist in Riverside, CA is $107,550. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $78,108 to a high of $134,839, with most professionals earning between $92,139 and $121,834.

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What does a Counseling Psychologist do?

Common responsibilities of a Counseling Psychologist

Attending consultation and/or seminars about modality-specific skills.

January 21, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience utilizing various treatment modalities, including assessment, short-term counseling/therapy strategies, crisis intervention, group therapy processes & approaches, and wellness recovery principles (together with knowledge of stages of recovery, harm reduction approach, and motivational interviewing) in working with clients who have behavioral health &/or co-occurring substance use problems, required.

January 27, 2023

Develop, maintain, supervise, and monitor timely administrative, assessment, and clinical treatment documentation & records related to client care, in accordance to standards specified by agency's policies, clinical standards, and funding source (HSA, CAAP, etc.

February 20, 2023

Offer direct multiculturally-oriented psychotherapy services to undergraduate and graduate/professional students including initial and crisis 30-minute triage consultations, individual therapy, group therapy, and making effective referrals to community mental health providers.

March 18, 2023

Respond to requests for classroom participation by faculty, as well as requests for information/reports from the community regarding services and resources.

March 24, 2023

Participate in various educational & training workshops relating to mental health, physical health, and/or substance use issues and psycho-educational topics and may facilitate such meetings for clients, other professionals & program staff, and/or the community-at-large, as necessary.

April 13, 2023

Demonstrates expertise in using and contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions.

April 16, 2023

Complete treatment and billing documentation via EHR/EMR in a standard consistent with documentation policies and industry best practices.

April 21, 2023

Provide consultation to DHS & HSA vocational staff and employment specialists concerning behavioral health related problems and care, including assessment of barriers to employment, learning needs, employment, and training issues for CAAP recipients, as requested and needed.

May 18, 2023

Consult with faculty and staff on issues relevant to student academic performance, emotional well-being, and psychological functioning.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Counseling Psychologist in Riverside, CA

Average Base Salary

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92139

121834

107550

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

92348

122215

107758

What is the average salary for Counseling Psychologist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Counseling Psychologist in Riverside, CA. The base salary for Counseling Psychologist ranges from $92,139 to $121,834 with the average base salary of $107,550. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,348 to $122,215 with the average total cash compensation of $107,758.

View Average Salary for Counseling Psychologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$107,550	$92,139 - $121,834
Bonus	$208	$209 - $381
Total Pay	$107,758	$92,348 - $122,215

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Counseling Psychologist Salary Near Riverside, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Riverside, CA
CITY, STATE Moreno Valley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,069 - $121,741	COMPARE TO Riverside, CA
CITY, STATE Corona, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,999 - $121,649	COMPARE TO Riverside, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,851 - $124,097	COMPARE TO Riverside, CA
CITY, STATE Temecula, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,646 - $122,504	COMPARE TO Riverside, CA
CITY, STATE Coachella, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,493 - $120,979	COMPARE TO Riverside, CA
CITY, STATE Fontana, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,139 - $121,834	COMPARE TO Riverside, CA 0%

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About Riverside, California

Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, located in the Inland Empire metropolitan area. Riverside is the county seat of the eponymous county and named for its location beside the Santa Ana River. It is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and in Riverside County, and is located about 55 miles (89 km) east of downtown Los Angeles. It is also part of the Greater Los Angeles area. Riverside is the 59th most populous city in the United States and 12th most populous city in California. As of the 2010 Census, Riverside had a population of 303,871. Riverside was fou...

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