Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $99,040 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.62
10th percentile $52,590
90th percentile $163,910
Employed locally 40
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,590
    25th
    $73,830
    50th (median)
    $99,040
    75th
    $141,760
    90th
    $163,910

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 139% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,210
    Vallejo, CA $143,370
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $139,440
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $137,990
    Salem, OR $134,440
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $133,820

    Nearby metros — Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,260
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $122,100
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $115,580
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $115,580
    California $114,520
    Visalia, CA $107,860

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    Biological Technicians $52,670
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,170
    Soil and Plant Scientists $62,290
    Agricultural Technicians $46,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $134,160
    Microbiologists $108,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Ames, IA is $47.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.80 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries?

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Ames, IA is 3.3% above the national median of $95,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Ames?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,590 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,830.