Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Santa Fe, NM make a median of $131,470 a year, or about $63.21 an hour. The range runs from $55K at the entry level to $131K for experienced workers.
So what does $131K get you in Santa Fe?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Santa Fe’s Regional Price Parity (98.8). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Santa Fe
Santa Fe sits well above the national pay line for clinical and counseling psychologists, local pay runs about 31% higher than the U.S. median of $101K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,685/month, 21.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 98.8) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Santa Fe offers a genuinely strong financial position for clinical and counseling psychologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in metros near Santa Fe, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $125K | , |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $109K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $55K | , |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $106K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Santa Fe, NM
Entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists (10th percentile) start around $55K. Mid-career wages sit at $131K. Top earners bring in $131K or more, a $76K spread from bottom to top.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $134K | +34% | 540 |
| New Jersey | $127K | +26% | 2,700 |
| New Mexico | $125K | +24% | N/A |
| Alaska | $124K | +24% | 40 |
| Arizona | $119K | +18% | 730 |
| Hawaii | $118K | +17% | 250 |
| North Dakota | $116K | +15% | 170 |
| California | $116K | +15% | 12,840 |
| Washington | $115K | +15% | 1,270 |
| Massachusetts | $115K | +15% | 2,860 |
| New York | $114K | +14% | 8,420 |
| Wisconsin | $113K | +13% | 1,150 |
| Colorado | $113K | +13% | 1,170 |
| Delaware | $113K | +12% | 280 |
| Rhode Island | $107K | +7% | 420 |
| Minnesota | $107K | +6% | 1,290 |
| District of Columbia | $107K | +6% | 220 |
| Nevada | $103K | +2% | 680 |
| Ohio | $101K | +1% | 2,080 |
| Missouri | $99K | -1% | 840 |
| Utah | $99K | -1% | 1,020 |
| Kentucky | $99K | -1% | 710 |
| Idaho | $98K | -3% | 300 |
| Georgia | $96K | -4% | 1,120 |
| Nebraska | $95K | -6% | 770 |
| South Carolina | $93K | -8% | N/A |
| North Carolina | $92K | -8% | 2,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $92K | -9% | 3,140 |
| Iowa | $92K | -9% | 440 |
| Alabama | $91K | -10% | 260 |
| Wyoming | $90K | -11% | 50 |
| Virginia | $87K | -14% | 2,140 |
| Florida | $86K | -15% | 3,040 |
| Indiana | $85K | -16% | 1,850 |
| Michigan | $85K | -16% | 2,170 |
| Illinois | $84K | -17% | 5,810 |
| Texas | $84K | -17% | 3,640 |
| Vermont | $83K | -17% | 190 |
| South Dakota | $80K | -20% | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $80K | -21% | 950 |
| Arkansas | $78K | -23% | 370 |
| West Virginia | $77K | -23% | 920 |
| Tennessee | $77K | -24% | 1,180 |
| Kansas | $77K | -24% | 400 |
| Mississippi | $76K | -24% | 210 |
| Louisiana | $71K | -29% | 320 |
| Montana | $68K | -32% | 150 |
| New Hampshire | $64K | -36% | 330 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a clinical and counseling psychologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Santa Fe?
Yes — at the median salary of $131K, rent takes 21.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,685/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for clinical and counseling psychologists in Santa Fe?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new clinical and counseling psychologists typically earn — is $55K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,301/month. At HUD’s $1,685/month FMR, rent would take 51% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is clinical and counseling psychologist a high-paying job in Santa Fe?
Local pay is 31% above the national median — $131K here vs. $101K nationally.
How does Santa Fe compare to the national average for clinical and counseling psychologists?
Santa Fe pays $131K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s +31%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.8), the purchasing-power equivalent is $133K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in Santa Fe, NM?
The median is $131,470 a year, that works out to about $63 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $55,010, and experienced clinical and counseling psychologists can clear $131,470. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $131K enough to live in Santa Fe?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,931/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,685/month, which eats 21.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a clinical and counseling psychologists salary go in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median clinical and counseling psychologists salary is worth about $133,067 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do clinical and counseling psychologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.