Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $67,660 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.53
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $132,190
Employed locally 530
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $50,860
    50th (median)
    $67,660
    75th
    $94,900
    90th
    $132,190

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 91% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 9% below 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$102,900
    School Psychologists$75,770
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47,660
    Biological Technicians$47,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in San Antonio, TX is $32.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,860.