Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Tennessee
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Tennessee earn a median of $76,820 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($100,580)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,180
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,520; the top 10% earn over $126,930. Nationally the range is $55,170 to $180,960.
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Tennessee
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in Tennessee?
The median is $76,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,520 and the top 10% earn over $126,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for clinical and counseling psychologists?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 48 (−24% vs. the national median of $100,580). Living costs are not included.