Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $152,130 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Denver earn between $77,680 and $125,950.
- $47K10th
- $78K25th
- $109KMedian
- $126K75th
- $152K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,850 | $8,654 | $49.93 |
| Median | $109,260 | $9,105 | $52.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,680 | $6,473 | $37.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,950 | $10,496 | $60.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Denver earn 18% less than the Colorado average ($126,480) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $103,850 | $109,260 | $46,870 | $152,130 | n/a |
| Colorado | $126,480 | $113,290 | $46,870 | $161,700 | 1,170 |
| United States | $112,750 | $100,580 | $55,170 | $180,960 | 75,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary after taxes in Denver
On the average salary of $103,850, a single filer in Denver takes home about $78,027 a year, or $6,502 a month and $3,001 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Denver a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $103,850 buys what about $98,174 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Colorado cities
Denver ranks 3rd of 4 Colorado metro areas for this job; Colorado Springs pays the most ($119,640).
- Colorado Springs$119,640
- Pueblo$117,230
- Denver$103,850
- Fort Collins$80,280
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Colorado
Highest-paying cities for clinical and counseling psychologists
San Luis Obispo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($166,470).
- San Luis Obispo, CA$166,470
- San Francisco, CA$153,490
- Green Bay, WI$150,150
- Hanford, CA$147,510
- Salem, OR$144,240
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Denver: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Denver?
$49.93 an hour on average, and $52.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Denver?
About $78,027 a year ($6,502 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,850. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($112,750).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3033; area Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
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