Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Tucson, AZ make a median of $124,250 a year, or about $59.74 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $173K for experienced workers.
So what does $124K get you in Tucson?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Tucson’s Regional Price Parity (96.9). 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 Tucson
Tucson sits well above the national pay line for clinical and counseling psychologists, local pay runs about 24% higher than the U.S. median of $101K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,402/month, 18.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 96.9) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Tucson 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 Tucson, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $116K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $55K | , |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $109K | , |
| Albuquerque | $125K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tucson, AZ
Entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $124K. Top earners bring in $173K or more, a $137K 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
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a clinical and counseling psychologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Tucson?
Yes — at the median salary of $124K, rent takes 18.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,402/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for clinical and counseling psychologists in Tucson?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new clinical and counseling psychologists typically earn — is $36K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,155/month. At HUD’s $1,402/month FMR, rent would take 65% 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 Tucson?
Local pay is 24% above the national median — $124K here vs. $101K nationally.
How does Tucson compare to the national average for clinical and counseling psychologists?
Tucson pays $124K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s +24%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $128K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in Tucson, AZ?
The median is $124,250 a year, that works out to about $60 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,920, and experienced clinical and counseling psychologists can clear $172,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $124K enough to live in Tucson?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,714/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,402/month, which eats 18.2% 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 Tucson?
Tucson 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 $128,225 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.