Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $101,880 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.98
10th percentile $63,860
90th percentile $164,160
Employed locally 270
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,860
    25th
    $71,020
    50th (median)
    $101,880
    75th
    $126,020
    90th
    $164,160

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 121% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 21% 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

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Technicians $39,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,830
    Soil and Plant Scientists $86,120
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,220
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,040
    Food Scientists and Technologists $63,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Des Moines, IA is $48.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Des Moines, IA is 6.3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,860 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,020.