This page provides you with a complete overview of the Psychologist field in the state of Texas. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Psychologist and more.
Average Salary of Texas Psychologists
According to Indeed.com, Psychologists in Texas experienced a large number of companies posting over 825 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for a Psychologist in Texas job was Senior Level.

| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Texas Psychologist | $65,000 |
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Average Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were ResCare, Cobb Pediatric Therapy Services, Austin Travis County Integral Care, Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr, and Sunbelt Staffing offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship with Senior Level, Entry Level, and Mid Level required.
Additional Salaries of Psychologists
In this section explore additional details on common types of psychology jobs:
- Child Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Community Psychologist
- Counseling Psychologist
- Forensic Psychologist
- Health Psychologist
- Organizational Psychologist
- School Psychologist
- Social Psychologist
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Child Psychologist | $79,000 |
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Average Child Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Child Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Pearson, Mediscan Staffing Services, Houston Independent School District, Telfair Montessori School-Sugar land TX., and UT Health Science Center at Houston offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship, Temporary, and Commission with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Clinical Psychologist | $70,000 |
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Average Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Clinical Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr, Anthem, Inc., Pearson, Baylor University, and HSC – Correctional Managed Health Care offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Community Psychologist | $57,000 |
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Average Community Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Community Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UT Southwestern Medical Center, Pearson, Austin Travis County Integral Care, Baylor University, and Armed Forces Services Corporation offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counseling Psychologist | $55,000 |
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Average Counseling Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Counseling Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dept of State Health Services, Baylor University, Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr, Anthem, Inc., and Psych On Site, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Internship with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Forensic Psychologist | $76,000 |
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Average Forensic Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Forensic Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dept of State Health Services, North Texas State Hospital, Correct Care Solutions, Loyal Source Government Services, and MacAulay-Brown, Inc. offering Full-time and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Health Psychologist | $61,000 |
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Average Health Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Health Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr, Anthem, Inc., HSC – Correctional Managed Health Care, Austin Travis County Integral Care, and Psych On Site, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Organizational Psychologist | $29,000 |
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Average Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Organizational Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Pearson, UT Health Science Center at Houston, Texans Standing Tall, Hays Mental Health Network, PLLC, and Community Healthcore offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship, and Temporary with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
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| School Psychologist | $55,000 |
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Average School Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average School Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Cobb Pediatric Therapy Services, Pearson, Mediscan Staffing Services, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Houston Independent School District offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
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| Social Psychologist | $59,000 |
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Average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Social Psychologist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dept of State Health Services, Psych On Site, Inc., Anthem, Inc., Austin Travis County Integral Care, and UT Southwestern Medical Center offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Internship with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Texas Psychologists
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 825 jobs for a Texas Psychologist with most employers looking for Senior Level, Entry Level, and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
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| Sunbelt Staffing | 32 jobs |
| Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. | 27 jobs |
| Dept of Aging & Disability Svc | 25 jobs |
| Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates | 18 jobs |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 17 jobs |
| TalentCare LLC | 16 jobs |
| The Center for Health Care Services | 14 jobs |
| Dept of State Health Services | 14 jobs |
| FCSpsy | 13 jobs |
| Houston Independent School District | 11 jobs |
| Baylor University | 10 jobs |
| ResCare | 9 jobs |
| Cobb Pediatric Therapy Services | 9 jobs |
| Austin Travis County Integral Care | 8 jobs |
| Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr | 8 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 825 Psychology jobs in Texas.
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 94 jobs |
| Austin, TX | 86 jobs |
| Dallas, TX | 69 jobs |
| San Antonio, TX | 68 jobs |
| Fort Worth, TX | 20 jobs |
| Waco, TX | 17 jobs |
| Killeen, TX | 12 jobs |
| Lubbock, TX | 12 jobs |
| El Paso, TX | 10 jobs |
| Beaumont, TX | 10 jobs |
| Sugar Land, TX | 9 jobs |
| Richmond, TX | 8 jobs |
| Pasadena, TX | 7 jobs |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 7 jobs |
Get More Information
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
- Psychologists : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S …
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
*Indicates number of job postings as of October, 2016.
