Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,290 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Memphis earn between $55,170 and $96,610.
- $50K10th
- $55K25th
- $72KMedian
- $97K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,000 | $6,500 | $37.50 |
| Median | $71,870 | $5,989 | $34.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,170 | $4,598 | $26.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,610 | $8,051 | $46.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Memphis earn 8% less than the Tennessee average ($84,350) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $78,000 | $71,870 | $49,930 | $110,290 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $84,350 | $76,820 | $50,520 | $126,930 | 1,180 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $78,000, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $63,703 a year, or $5,309 a month and $2,450 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $63,703 | $5,309 |
| Working in MS | $61,315 | $5,110 |
| Working in AR | $61,305 | $5,109 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $78,000 buys what about $84,618 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 5th of 5 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($88,810).
- Nashville$88,810
- Chattanooga$87,110
- Knoxville$81,840
- Clarksville$80,940
- Memphis$78,000
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Tennessee
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 Memphis: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Memphis?
$37.50 an hour on average, and $34.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Memphis?
About $63,703 a year ($5,309 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,000. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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