Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Tucson is 110.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Tucson earn an average of $75,330 per year or $36.22 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arizona Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Tucson is 15%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Tucson is less than 1%.

Rankings for Tucson

  • Ranks #2 in Arizona for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Arizona for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #215 in the nation for salary and #207 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #95 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arizona

Tucson Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,330 or $36.22 per hour which is 2% less than the Arizona average salary of $76,870.

AverageTucsonArizona% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.22$36.96-2.00%
Annual Salary$75,330$76,870-2.00%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Tucson Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,330 or $36.22 per hour which is 24% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageTucsonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.22$47.90-24.38%
Annual Salary$75,330$99,640-24.40%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Tucson earns an average annual salary of $80,292 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $76,870. per year.

Cost-of-living in Tucson is 6% less than the Arizona average, which means Tucson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arizona average.

  • Arizona average salary is $76,870.
  • Arizona cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,592.
  • Tucson average salary is $75,330.
  • Tucson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $80,292.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Tucson$75,33093.82%$80,292
Arizona$76,87099.07%$77,592
U.S.$99,640$99,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Tucson, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $62,040 and $99,050 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn more than $101,590, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $61,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $61,060
15%2 – 4 years16$61,060 – $62,040
25%5 – 9 years28$62,040 – $62,040
25%10 – 14 years28$62,040 – $99,050
15%15 – 20 years16$62,040 – $101,590
10%20+ years11Above $101,590
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $75,330, Tucson Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,180), and Psychology Teachers ($85,990).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,280), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,780), Health Care Social Workers ($56,840), and School Psychologists ($67,390).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$92,180
Psychology Teachers$85,990
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,330
School Psychologists$67,390
Health Care Social Workers$56,840
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,780
Social Workers$42,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Tucson Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Tucson is 110.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,330 per year or $36.22 per hour in Tucson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Tucson Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $80,292 per year or $39 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Tucson are Forensic Psychologists($92,180), Psychology Teachers($85,990), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($75,330).


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