Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $78,230 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.61
10th percentile $54,140
90th percentile $101,710
Employed locally 50
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,140
    25th
    $64,510
    50th (median)
    $78,230
    75th
    $78,230
    90th
    $101,710

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 129% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 29% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $88,660
    Williamsport, PA $77,150

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $49,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,380
    Conservation Scientists $57,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $55,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $67,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Jackson, MS is $37.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Jackson, MS is 18.4% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $54,140 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,510.