Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $67,660 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.53
10th percentile $37,390
90th percentile $90,010
Employed locally 60
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,390
    25th
    $51,050
    50th (median)
    $67,660
    75th
    $77,470
    90th
    $90,010

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 109% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 9% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$59,010
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$49,540
    Forensic Science Technicians$52,610
    Chemists$57,690
    Physical Scientists, All Other$69,830
    School Psychologists$64,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Lubbock, TX is $32.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Lubbock, TX is 29.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $37,390 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,050.