Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Las Cruces is 30.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Las Cruces earn an average of $120,880 per year or $58.11 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Mexico Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Las Cruces is 10%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Las Cruces is less than 1%.

Rankings for Las Cruces

  • Ranks #2 in New Mexico for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in New Mexico for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #15 in the nation for salary and #405 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #253 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Mexico

Las Cruces Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $120,880 or $58.11 per hour which is 9% more than the New Mexico average salary of $110,410.

AverageLas CrucesNew Mexico% Difference
Hourly Wage$58.11$53.089.48%
Annual Salary$120,880$110,4109.48%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Las Cruces Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $120,880 or $58.11 per hour which is 21% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageLas CrucesU.S.%
Hourly Wage$58.11$47.9021.32%
Annual Salary$120,880$99,64021.32%
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 Las Cruces earns an average annual salary of $137,037 which compares to the New Mexico average annual salary of $110,410. per year.

Cost-of-living in Las Cruces is 12% less than the New Mexico average, which means Las Cruces residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Mexico average.

  • New Mexico average salary is $110,410.
  • New Mexico cost-of-living adjusted salary is $120,574.
  • Las Cruces average salary is $120,880.
  • Las Cruces cost-of-living adjusted salary is $137,037.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Las Cruces$120,88088.21%$137,037
New Mexico$110,41091.57%$120,574
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 Las Cruces, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $72,970 and $195,060 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 $204,910, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $61,790, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $61,790
15%2 – 4 years4$61,790 – $72,970
25%5 – 9 years8$72,970 – $97,580
25%10 – 14 years8$97,580 – $195,060
15%15 – 20 years4$97,580 – $204,910
10%20+ years3Above $204,910
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,440), Health Care Social Workers ($55,710), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,570).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$120,880
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,570
Health Care Social Workers$55,710
Social Workers$47,440
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Las Cruces Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Las Cruces is 30.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $120,880 per year or $58.11 per hour in Las Cruces.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Las Cruces Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $137,037 per year or $66 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Las Cruces are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($120,880), Substance Abuse Counselors($58,570), Health Care Social Workers($55,710).


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