Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $126,260 +31.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.70
10th percentile $67,280
90th percentile $209,270
Employed locally 1,430
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,280
    25th
    $110,600
    50th (median)
    $126,260
    75th
    $152,810
    90th
    $209,270

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 123% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 23% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,210
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $139,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $132,550
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $126,910
    Colorado $126,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $117,790

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $68,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Denver, CO is $60.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Denver, CO is 31.8% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $67,280 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,600.