Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $126,890 per year or $61.00 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Mexico Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 10%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in New Mexico for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in New Mexico for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #10 in the nation for salary and #441 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #249 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Mexico

Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $126,890 or $61.00 per hour which is 14% more than the New Mexico average salary of $110,410.

AverageNorthern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Mexico% Difference
Hourly Wage$61$53.0814.92%
Annual Salary$126,890$110,41014.93%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $126,890 or $61.00 per hour which is 27% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageNorthern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$61$47.9027.35%
Annual Salary$126,890$99,64027.35%
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 Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $145,117 which compares to the New Mexico average annual salary of $110,410. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the New Mexico average, which means Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $126,890.
  • Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $145,117.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area$126,89087.44%$145,117
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 Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $79,190 and $164,870 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 $0, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $59,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $59,060
15%2 – 4 years4$59,060 – $79,190
25%5 – 9 years8$79,190 – $119,390
25%10 – 14 years8$119,390 – $164,870
15%15 – 20 years4$119,390 – $0
10%20+ years3Above $0
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 ($47,730), Marriage and Family Therapists ($51,770), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,940), Health Care Social Workers ($54,630), and School Psychologists ($85,680).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$126,890
School Psychologists$85,680
Health Care Social Workers$54,630
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,940
Marriage and Family Therapists$51,770
Social Workers$47,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $126,890 per year or $61.00 per hour in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $145,117 per year or $70 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($126,890), School Psychologists($85,680), Health Care Social Workers($54,630).


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