Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $65,630 -31.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.55
10th percentile $56,480
90th percentile $125,890
Employed locally 40
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,480
    25th
    $63,080
    50th (median)
    $65,630
    75th
    $105,960
    90th
    $125,890

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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
    Vallejo, CA $143,370
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $137,990
    Salem, OR $134,440
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $126,910
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,260
    Salinas, CA $118,780

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$69,710
    Chemical Technicians$54,570
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$47,470
    Foresters$80,320
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$91,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $31.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 31.5% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $56,480 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,080.