Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Big Thicket Region of Texas is 30.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Big Thicket Region of Texas earn an average of $72,020 per year or $34.63 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Big Thicket Region of Texas is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Big Thicket Region of Texas is less than 1%.

Rankings for Big Thicket Region of Texas

  • Ranks #10 in Texas for salary and #23 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #230 in the nation for salary and #311 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #245 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Big Thicket Region of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $72,020 or $34.63 per hour which is 12% less than the Texas average salary of $82,510.

AverageBig Thicket Region of TexasTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$34.63$39.67-12.70%
Annual Salary$72,020$82,510-12.71%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Big Thicket Region of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $72,020 or $34.63 per hour which is 27% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageBig Thicket Region of TexasU.S.%
Hourly Wage$34.63$47.90-27.70%
Annual Salary$72,020$99,640-27.72%
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 Big Thicket Region of Texas earns an average annual salary of $78,874 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $82,510. per year.

Cost-of-living in Big Thicket Region of Texas is 9% less than the Texas average, which means Big Thicket Region of Texas 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.
  • Big Thicket Region of Texas average salary is $72,020.
  • Big Thicket Region of Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $78,874.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Big Thicket Region of Texas$72,02091.31%$78,874
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 Big Thicket Region of Texas, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $43,610 and $71,870 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 $142,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $39,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $39,510
15%2 – 4 years4$39,510 – $43,610
25%5 – 9 years8$43,610 – $66,610
25%10 – 14 years8$66,610 – $71,870
15%15 – 20 years4$66,610 – $142,250
10%20+ years3Above $142,250
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 ($48,600), Social Workers ($48,860), Health Care Social Workers ($60,510), and School Psychologists ($65,350).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$72,020
School Psychologists$65,350
Health Care Social Workers$60,510
Social Workers$48,860
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,600
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Big Thicket Region of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Big Thicket Region of Texas is 30.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $72,020 per year or $34.63 per hour in Big Thicket Region of Texas.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Big Thicket Region of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $78,874 per year or $38 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Big Thicket Region of Texas are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($72,020), School Psychologists($65,350), Health Care Social Workers($60,510).


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