Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land is 670.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land earn an average of $85,720 per year or $41.21 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land is 1%.

Rankings for Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land

  • Ranks #5 in Texas for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #157 in the nation for salary and #79 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #15 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,720 or $41.21 per hour which is 3% more than the Texas average salary of $82,510.

AverageHouston-The Woodlands-Sugar LandTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$41.21$39.673.88%
Annual Salary$85,720$82,5103.89%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,720 or $41.21 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageHouston-The Woodlands-Sugar LandU.S.%
Hourly Wage$41.21$47.90-13.97%
Annual Salary$85,720$99,640-13.97%
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 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land earns an average annual salary of $85,660 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $82,510. per year.

Cost-of-living in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land is 0% higher than the Texas average, which means Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land residents have an overall higher 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.
  • Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land average salary is $85,720.
  • Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land cost-of-living adjusted salary is $85,660.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land$85,720100.07%$85,660
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 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $45,560 and $99,760 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 $130,310, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $29,350, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year67Under $29,350
15%2 – 4 years100$29,350 – $45,560
25%5 – 9 years168$45,560 – $78,990
25%10 – 14 years168$78,990 – $99,760
15%15 – 20 years100$78,990 – $130,310
10%20+ years67Above $130,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $85,720, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($105,420).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,530), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,840), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,550), Health Care Social Workers ($65,140), School Psychologists ($73,770), and Psychology Teachers ($78,930).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$105,420
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,720
Psychology Teachers$78,930
School Psychologists$73,770
Health Care Social Workers$65,140
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,550
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,840
Social Workers$50,530
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land is 670.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,720 per year or $41.21 per hour in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,660 per year or $41 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land are Forensic Psychologists($105,420), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($85,720), Psychology Teachers($78,930).


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