Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $57,450 -40.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.62
10th percentile $40,500
90th percentile $67,430
Employed locally 70
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,500
    25th
    $57,450
    50th (median)
    $57,450
    75th
    $59,110
    90th
    $67,430

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 83% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 17% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $126,460
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $97,940
    Clarksville, TN-KY $95,550
    Jackson, TN $94,830
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $93,470
    Kansas City, MO-KS $80,290

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,920
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,160
    School Psychologists $62,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,140
    Chemists $81,000
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $47,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Wichita, KS is $27.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Wichita, KS is 40.1% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,500 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,450.