Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $78,040 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.52
10th percentile $47,710
90th percentile $137,290
Employed locally 40
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,710
    25th
    $62,100
    50th (median)
    $78,040
    75th
    $106,280
    90th
    $137,290

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 122% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 22% 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
    Abilene, TX $77,470
    San Angelo, TX $73,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $73,780
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $73,450

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $71,350
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $94,590
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,640
    Chemical Technicians $50,760
    Conservation Scientists $65,170
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $39,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Waco, TX is $37.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Waco, TX is 18.6% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,710 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,100.