Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $80,360 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.64
10th percentile $59,430
90th percentile $121,770
Employed locally 50
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,430
    25th
    $68,230
    50th (median)
    $80,360
    75th
    $91,090
    90th
    $121,770

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 134% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 34% 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
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $131,870
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $125,700
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $120,590
    Salinas, CA $118,780
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $118,600
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $115,580

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $49,320
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    Biological Scientists, All Other $58,450
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,850
    Biological Technicians $46,380
    Chemical Technicians $52,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Lafayette, IN is $38.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Lafayette, IN is 16.1% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,430 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,230.