Nevada Clinical Psychologist Salary Outlook
About 21% of Nevada’s adults have a mental illness, putting the state in the top quarter of the country when it comes to mental illness. That means that more than 1 in 5 adults in the state has anxiety, substance abuse disorder, OCD or another diagnosable mental health condition, compared to the U.S. rate of 19%.
To compound matters, Nevada adults seek treatment for their mental health disorders at a lower-than-average rate. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about 14.2% of Nevada adults received mental health services in the most recent year for which data is available. This compares to a U.S. rate of about 15%.
So with more people needing help and fewer people getting it, there’s a huge need in Nevada for trained, licensed professionals who can help others deal with their mental and behavioral health needs. That includes clinical psychologists, so let’s take a look at their salary and career outlook in the state.
What’s On This Page
- How Much Do Clinical Psychologists Make in Nevada?
- Who’s Hiring for Clinical Psychologists in Nevada?
- Which Nevada Cities Are Best for Clinical Psychologists?
How Much Do Clinical Psychologists Make in Nevada?
The average clinical psychologist in the United States makes $106,600 per year, while salaries are just a bit higher in Nevada. On average, clinical psychologists in the state make $106,830. This puts Nevada in the top 20 among all states.
Average annual clinical psychologist wage, top 20
| New Jersey | $148,370 |
| California | $132,410 |
| Oregon | $129,470 |
| Rhode Island | $120,720 |
| Maine | $117,710 |
| Maryland | $116,560 |
| New York | $113,230 |
| Illinois | $111,300 |
| Utah | $110,630 |
| Wisconsin | $109,890 |
| Tennessee | $109,670 |
| Arizona | $109,550 |
| Alaska | $109,300 |
| Ohio | $108,690 |
| Washington | $108,650 |
| Virginia | $108,130 |
| Nevada | $106,830 |
| Arkansas | $106,330 |
| Kentucky | $105,140 |
| Massachusetts | $102,630 |
Not only do clinical psychologists in Nevada make more than many of their counterparts across the U.S., they can expect to earn quite a bit more than the average salary in the state, $58,900 per year.
Median – Top 10% Nevada wage for clinical psychologists
| Average | $106,830 |
| Median | $104,020 |
| 75th percentile | $120,120 |
| Top 10th percentile | $161,270 |
With a strong average salary, Nevada’s long-term projected growth rate for clinical psychologist jobs is in the double digits. Between 2022 and 2032 jobs for these professionals are forecast to increase by 10.7%.
States by projected long-term growth rates for clinical psychologist jobs within a similar range
| Nebraska | 11.4% |
| Michigan | 11.2% |
| Kentucky | 11.1% |
| Wyoming | 11.1% |
| Illinois | 11% |
| Missouri | 10.9% |
| Rhode Island | 10.9% |
| Louisiana | 10.8% |
| Nevada | 10.7% |
| Georgia | 10.5% |
| Minnesota | 9.9% |
| Pennsylvania | 9.5% |
| Connecticut | 9.1% |
| Wisconsin | 9.1% |
| Delaware | 8.3% |
| Vermont | 5.6% |
| Ohio | 4.5% |
| Alaska | 0% |
| Idaho | 0% |
| Maine | 0% |
Note: Long-term 2022-2032
Which Nevada Cities Are Best for Clinical Psychologists?
Salary figures vary depending on the area of the state in question, with Las Vegas setting the bar at $114,040.
Nevada cities by average annual clinical psychologist wage
| Las Vegas | $114,040 |
| Reno | $97,230 |
Excluding California, Las Vegas has one of the highest average salary figures among the 300-some cities and metro areas for which data is available.
Non-California cities and metro areas by average clinical psychologist wage, top 30
| Waterbury, CT | $171,860 |
| Memphis, TN | $143,740 |
| Portland, OR | $140,100 |
| La Crosse, WI | $135,760 |
| Toledo, OH | $134,620 |
| Hartford, CT | $131,530 |
| Baltimore, MD | $128,700 |
| Trenton, NJ | $128,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $126,480 |
| Washington, DC | $126,400 |
| Madison, WI | $125,590 |
| Dayton, OH | $124,060 |
| New York, NY | $123,900 |
| Eugene, OR | $122,710 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $121,990 |
| Salem, OR | $120,820 |
| Knoxville, TN | $117,850 |
| Appleton, WI | $117,590 |
| Rochester, MN | $117,320 |
| Olympia, WA | $117,200 |
| Portland, ME | $117,000 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $115,110 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $114,840 |
| New Haven, CT | $114,440 |
| Chicago, IL | $114,150 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $114,040 |
| Syracuse, NY | $113,220 |
| Asheville, NC | $113,120 |
| Seattle, WA | $111,850 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $111,400 |
May 2023 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics salary and labor market information for Psychologists is based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Data accessed January 2025.
Who’s Hiring for Clinical Psychologists in Nevada?
Jobs for clinical psychologists should become much more prevalent in Nevada over the next several years, but that doesn’t mean the state is a job desert currently. Quite the opposite, in fact, as dozens of employers have sought to hire clinical psychologists in the state over the summer of 2020.
Here’s a look at just a handful of them:
- Oasis Counseling
- Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
- Nevada Behavioral Health Systems
- Psychology Specialists
- Maxim Healthcare Services
- Tahoe Forest Hospital District
- University of Nevada-Reno
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- O.P.E. Counseling Services
- Creative Behavioral Connections
- Clark County School District
- The Stepping Stones Group
- Luxe Treatment Center
- Therapy Today
- Eden Treatment
- City of Henderson
- Catalyst Professional Services
- Carson City School District
- Bridge Counseling
- Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
Conclusion
Higher-than-average rates of mental illness combined with lower-than-average rates of mental health services utilization means that Nevada is in great need of trained professionals, including clinical psychologists. And with relatively generous salaries and rapid growth in job openings, Nevada looks to be one of the most attractive states for these professionals.
SEE ALSO: Nevada Psychology Doctorate Programs
Additional References
- Information on clinical psychologist job openings in Nevada was gathered from listings posted in summer 2020 on Indeed.com and Glassdoor.com
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2017-2018 NSDUH State Prevalence Estimates. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2017-2018-nsduh-state-prevalence-estimates
- U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Query System. (2020). Accessed from https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/home
- Projections Managing Partnership, Projections Central, Short Term Occupational Projections. (Undated). Accessed from https://projectionscentral.com/Projections/ShortTerm
- Projections Managing Partnership, Projections Central, Long Term Occupational Projections. (Undated). Accessed from https://projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm
- Average Clinical Psychologist Salary by State. (2020). Retrieved from https://psydprograms.org/average-clinical-psychologist-salary-by-state/