Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $78,140 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.57
10th percentile $60,770
90th percentile $115,740
Employed locally 90
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,770
    25th
    $61,260
    50th (median)
    $78,140
    75th
    $91,270
    90th
    $115,740

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 120% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 20% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $124,800
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $122,300
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $118,600
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $117,060
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $116,480

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,360
    School Psychologists $51,310
    Biological Technicians $42,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Little Rock, AR is $37.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Little Rock, AR is 18.5% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,770 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,260.