Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Abilene is 40.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Abilene earn an average of $63,910 per year or $30.73 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Abilene is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Abilene is less than 1%.

Rankings for Abilene

  • Ranks #14 in Texas for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #259 in the nation for salary and #189 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #208 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Abilene Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $63,910 or $30.73 per hour which is 22% less than the Texas average salary of $82,510.

AverageAbileneTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$30.73$39.67-22.54%
Annual Salary$63,910$82,510-22.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Abilene Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $63,910 or $30.73 per hour which is 35% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageAbileneU.S.%
Hourly Wage$30.73$47.90-35.85%
Annual Salary$63,910$99,640-35.86%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Abilene earns an average annual salary of $67,673 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $82,510. per year.

Cost-of-living in Abilene is 6% less than the Texas average, which means Abilene residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $82,510.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $82,891.
  • Abilene average salary is $63,910.
  • Abilene cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,673.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Abilene$63,91094.44%$67,673
Texas$82,51099.54%$82,891
U.S.$99,640$99,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Abilene, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $50,460 and $69,540 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn more than $91,300, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $39,630, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $39,630
15%2 – 4 years6$39,630 – $50,460
25%5 – 9 years10$50,460 – $61,790
25%10 – 14 years10$61,790 – $69,540
15%15 – 20 years6$61,790 – $91,300
10%20+ years4Above $91,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,850), Social Workers ($49,120), Health Care Social Workers ($59,590), and School Psychologists ($62,570).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$63,910
School Psychologists$62,570
Health Care Social Workers$59,590
Social Workers$49,120
Substance Abuse Counselors$45,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Abilene Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Abilene is 40.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $63,910 per year or $30.73 per hour in Abilene.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Abilene Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $67,673 per year or $33 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Abilene are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($63,910), School Psychologists($62,570), Health Care Social Workers($59,590).


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