How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make in Phoenix?
$115,600a year
Median yearly pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $55.56 an hour or $9,631 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.56
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 210
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,890Median: $115,600Highest 10%: $161,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,890 | $29.75 | |
| 25th | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| Median | $115,600 | $55.56 | |
| 75th | $139,900 | $67.25 | |
| 90th | $161,800 | $77.79 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for clinical and counseling psychologists.
| Tucson, AZ | $124,300 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
| Hydrologist | $90,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $55.56 ($115,600 a year).
Do clinical and counseling psychologists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $115,600 against $100,600 nationally, 15% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $119,000, so Phoenix pays 3% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for clinical and counseling psychologist pay?
42 of 210 metro areas with data.
How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.