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Clinical Psychologist salary in Tennessee, per year and per hour

BLS data for May 2025. Median, mean, and percentile pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in Tennessee, with every metro area BLS publishes.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page

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The median pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in Tennessee was $76,820 a year, or $36.93 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $50,520 to $126,930. About 1,180 were employed.

Clinical Psychologist pay in Tennessee vs the US

Clinical Psychologist wages in Tennessee and the US, May 2025
MeasureTN annualTN hourlyUS annual
Median (50th percentile)$76,820$36.93$100,580
Mean (average)$84,350$40.56$112,750
10th percentile$50,520$24.29$55,170
25th percentile$56,990$27.40$73,210
75th percentile$100,180$48.16$135,200
90th percentile$126,930$61.03$180,960

Employment in Tennessee: 1,180. Location quotient: 0.73 (1.0 = the national share of jobs).

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page

Clinical Psychologist salary by metro area in Tennessee

Clinical Psychologist median wage by metro area, Tennessee
Metro areaMedian annualMedian hourlyEmployed
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN$77,110$37.07460
Knoxville, TN$64,410$30.97170
Memphis, TN-MS-AR$71,870$34.55170
Chattanooga, TN-GA$85,480$41.1080
Clarksville, TN-KY$72,800$35.0050

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page

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Clinical Psychologist salary in Tennessee
Median pay: $76,820 a year ($36.93 an hour)
Middle 80% earn $50,520 to $126,930 a year
Employed: 1,180
BLS OEWS, May 2025. Source: Rivvi

Questions

How much does a Clinical Psychologist make per hour in Tennessee?

The median hourly wage was $36.93 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $24.29 and the 90th was $61.03.

What is the average Clinical Psychologist salary in Tennessee?

BLS reports a mean (average) of $84,350 a year and a median of $76,820 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.

Do clinical and counseling psychologists in Tennessee earn more than the US median?

The Tennessee median of $76,820 is 24% lower than the US median of $100,580 (BLS, May 2025).

How does Tennessee rank for clinical psychologist pay?

Tennessee ranks 43 of 48 states (plus DC) by median annual wage for clinical and counseling psychologists (BLS, May 2025).

Where do these numbers come from?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 19-3033. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.

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