Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for clinical and counseling psychologists is $40.22 an hour ($83,660 a year). About 3,640 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($100,580). Texas ranks 37th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for clinical and counseling psychologists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.60 | $59,490 |
| 25% of workers | $28.84 | $59,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.22 | $83,660 |
| 75% of workers | $51.21 | $106,510 |
| 90% of workers | $65.56 | $136,360 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $106,480 | 950 |
| Killeen-Temple | $99,240 | 80 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $98,190 | 560 |
| College Station-Bryan | $91,450 | 40 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $87,930 | 230 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $81,340 | 500 |
| Waco | $77,390 | 40 |
| El Paso | $74,740 | 50 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $74,740 | 50 |
| San Angelo | $73,820 | 30 |
| Lubbock | $73,180 | 60 |
| Abilene | $71,040 | 30 |
| Corpus Christi | $62,470 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for clinical and counseling psychologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 4,100 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $83,690 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $101,800 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $82,830 |
| Survey Researchers | $47,330 |
| Economists | $121,420 |
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