Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in West Texas Region of Texas is 50.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in West Texas Region of Texas earn an average of $101,580 per year or $48.84 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in West Texas Region of Texas is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in West Texas Region of Texas is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Texas Region of Texas

  • Ranks #1 in Texas for salary and #27 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #75 in the nation for salary and #310 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #176 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

West Texas Region of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $101,580 or $48.84 per hour which is 23% more than the Texas average salary of $82,510.

AverageWest Texas Region of TexasTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$48.84$39.6723.12%
Annual Salary$101,580$82,51023.11%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Texas Region of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $101,580 or $48.84 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageWest Texas Region of TexasU.S.%
Hourly Wage$48.84$47.901.96%
Annual Salary$101,580$99,6401.95%
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 West Texas Region of Texas earns an average annual salary of $111,247 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $82,510. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Texas Region of Texas is 9% less than the Texas average, which means West Texas 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.
  • West Texas Region of Texas average salary is $101,580.
  • West Texas Region of Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $111,247.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Texas Region of Texas$101,58091.31%$111,247
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 West Texas Region of Texas, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $50,130 and $159,140 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 $159,140, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $49,040, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $49,040
15%2 – 4 years8$49,040 – $50,130
25%5 – 9 years12$50,130 – $88,690
25%10 – 14 years12$88,690 – $159,140
15%15 – 20 years8$88,690 – $159,140
10%20+ years5Above $159,140
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 ($43,480), Social Workers ($46,540), Health Care Social Workers ($57,570), and School Psychologists ($62,220).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,580
School Psychologists$62,220
Health Care Social Workers$57,570
Social Workers$46,540
Substance Abuse Counselors$43,480
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Texas Region of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in West Texas Region of Texas is 50.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $101,580 per year or $48.84 per hour in West Texas Region of Texas.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Texas Region of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $111,247 per year or $53 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Texas Region of Texas are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,580), School Psychologists($62,220), Health Care Social Workers($57,570).


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