Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $71,180 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.22
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $99,910
Employed locally 70
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $53,860
    50th (median)
    $71,180
    75th
    $89,050
    90th
    $99,910

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $115,500
    College Station-Bryan, TX $79,490
    Waco, TX $78,040
    Abilene, TX $77,470
    San Angelo, TX $73,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $73,780

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $62,760
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,920
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $94,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $41,320
    School Psychologists $77,160
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $63,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in El Paso, TX is $34.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in El Paso, TX is 25.7% below 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,860.