SOC 19-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists — Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · 1 metro areas compared
In Albuquerque, NM the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $124,800 a year, which is 24.1% higher than the national figure of $100,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Albuquerque, NM the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $124,800 a year, which is 24.1% higher than the national figure of $100,580. Half of workers earn between $111,100 and $127,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $56,100 and the ninetieth at $138,110.
Santa Fe leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $131,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 36th of 498 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,100 | −44.2% |
| 25th | $111,100 | +10.5% |
| Median (50th) | $124,800 | +24.1% |
| 75th | $127,260 | +26.5% |
| 90th | $138,110 | +37.3% |
| Mean | $121,460 | +20.8% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $131,470 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albuquerque run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $124,800 goes as far as $135,358 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$124,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$135,358US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $124,800 a year, 24.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,100 to $138,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Fe, at $131,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Albuquerque, NM?
The median annual wage is $124,800, or $60.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,580, so pay in Albuquerque, NM is 24.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albuquerque, NM earns more than $138,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,100 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Santa Fe, at $131,470 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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