How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make in Texas?
$83,660a year
Median yearly pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in Texas. That is $40.22 an hour or $6,972 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.22
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 3,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,490Median: $83,660Highest 10%: $136,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| 25th | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| Median | $83,660 | $40.22 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.21 | |
| 90th | $136,400 | $65.56 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $106,500 |
| Killeen, TX | $99,240 |
| Houston, TX | $98,190 |
| College Station, TX | $91,450 |
| Austin, TX | $87,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $81,340 |
| Waco, TX | $77,390 |
| El Paso, TX | $74,740 |
| McAllen, TX | $74,740 |
| San Angelo, TX | $73,820 |
| Lubbock, TX | $73,180 |
| Abilene, TX | $71,040 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $62,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for clinical and counseling psychologists.
| 34. Indiana | $84,990 |
| 35. Michigan | $84,730 |
| 36. Illinois | $83,750 |
| 37. Texas | $83,660 |
| 38. Vermont | $83,270 |
| 39. South Dakota | $80,130 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $79,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $40.22 ($83,660 a year).
Do clinical and counseling psychologists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $83,660 against $100,600 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for clinical and counseling psychologist pay?
Texas ranks 37 of 48 states.
Which city in Texas pays clinical and counseling psychologists the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $106,500 a year.
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.