Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 260.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in San Antonio-New Braunfels earn an average of $83,870 per year or $40.32 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 8%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in San Antonio-New Braunfels is less than 1%.

Rankings for San Antonio-New Braunfels

  • Ranks #6 in Texas for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #165 in the nation for salary and #110 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #40 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

San Antonio-New Braunfels Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $83,870 or $40.32 per hour which is 1% more than the Texas average salary of $82,510.

AverageSan Antonio-New BraunfelsTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$40.32$39.671.64%
Annual Salary$83,870$82,5101.65%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

San Antonio-New Braunfels Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $83,870 or $40.32 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageSan Antonio-New BraunfelsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$40.32$47.90-15.82%
Annual Salary$83,870$99,640-15.83%
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 San Antonio-New Braunfels earns an average annual salary of $85,652 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $82,510. per year.

Cost-of-living in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 2% less than the Texas average, which means San Antonio-New Braunfels residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $82,510.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $82,891.
  • San Antonio-New Braunfels average salary is $83,870.
  • San Antonio-New Braunfels cost-of-living adjusted salary is $85,652.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
San Antonio-New Braunfels$83,87097.92%$85,652
Texas$82,51099.54%$82,891
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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $59,240 and $97,600 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 $149,070, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $43,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year26Under $43,750
15%2 – 4 years39$43,750 – $59,240
25%5 – 9 years65$59,240 – $75,860
25%10 – 14 years65$75,860 – $97,600
15%15 – 20 years39$75,860 – $149,070
10%20+ years26Above $149,070
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 $83,870, San Antonio-New Braunfels Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($98,980).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,320), Social Workers ($50,230), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,270), Psychology Teachers ($58,530), Health Care Social Workers ($64,270), and School Psychologists ($75,300).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$98,980
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,870
School Psychologists$75,300
Health Care Social Workers$64,270
Psychology Teachers$58,530
Marriage and Family Therapists$56,270
Social Workers$50,230
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for San Antonio-New Braunfels Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 260.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $83,870 per year or $40.32 per hour in San Antonio-New Braunfels.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in San Antonio-New Braunfels Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,652 per year or $41 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in San Antonio-New Braunfels are Forensic Psychologists($98,980), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($83,870), School Psychologists($75,300).


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