
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists - Diagnose and treat mental disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems using individual, child, family, and group therapies. May design and implement behavior modification programs.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $72,540 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $34.87. The average wage in New Mexico is well below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $28.20 and most workers in this occupation earn between $19.00 and $32.80 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $72,540 | ||
| National Hourly | $34.87 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $39,519 | $58,649 | $68,214 |
| Statewide Hourly | $19.00 | $28.20 | $32.80 |
| + Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $41,075 | $63,019 | $73,991 |
| Hourly | $19.75 | $30.30 | $35.57 |
| Farmington Annual | $52,052 | $68,507 | $76,734 |
| Hourly | $25.03 | $32.94 | $36.89 |
| Las Cruces Annual | $28,328 | $44,377 | $52,402 |
| Hourly | $13.62 | $21.34 | $25.19 |
| Santa Fe Annual | $42,519 | $52,226 | $57,080 |
| Hourly | $20.44 | $25.11 | $27.44 |
| + Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $41,075 | $63,019 | $73,991 |
| Hourly | $19.75 | $30.30 | $35.57 |
| Eastern Annual | $37,243 | $54,668 | $63,380 |
| Hourly | $17.91 | $26.28 | $30.47 |
| Northern Annual | $42,426 | $55,285 | $61,715 |
| Hourly | $20.40 | $26.58 | $29.67 |
| Southwestern Annual | $29,554 | $44,740 | $52,333 |
| Hourly | $14.21 | $21.51 | $25.16 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
New Mexico
In 2008 there were about 3,440 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 18 percent and an estmated 4,050 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities are good or favorable, as there should be about 61 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 3,440 | 4,050 | 1.66% | 61 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 1,860 | 2,170 | 1.51% | 30 |
| Farmington | 40 | 50 | 1.13% | 1 |
| Las Cruces | 280 | 360 | 2.44% | 8 |
| Santa Fe | 800 | 940 | 1.59% | 14 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 1,860 | 2,170 | 1.51% | 30 |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | 990 | 1,100 | 1.01% | 11 |
| Southwestern | 340 | 430 | 2.31% | 9 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
School Psychologists usually need Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level..
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 54% |
| Master's Degree | 27% |
| First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession | 18% |
| Doctoral Degree | 1% |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Clovis Community College | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.clovis.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus | ||
| Website:http://www.enmu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso | ||
| Website:http://www.ruidoso.enmu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Espanola | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/espanola/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Farmington | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/farmington/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Raton | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/raton/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Rio Rancho | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/riorancho/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Roswell | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/roswell/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Santa Fe | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/santafe/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmsu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Psychology, General | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| Post-Master's Certificates | School Psychology | |
| + NM Institute of Mining & Technology (NMIMT) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmt.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + San Juan College | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + San Juan College - East | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1742.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + San Juan College - West | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1740.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + Santa Fe Community College | ||
| Website:http://www.sfcc.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + Southwestern College | ||
| Website:http://www.swc.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Post-Master's Certificates | Counseling Psychology | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Counseling Psychology | |
| + Univerisity of New Mexico - Gallup | ||
| Website:http://www.gallup.unm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM | ||
| Website:http://www.unm.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Psychology, General | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + University of Saint Francis | ||
| Website:https://www.stfrancis.edu/usf-campuses/albuquerque-new-mexico/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + University of the Southwest | ||
| Website:http://www.usw.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
| + Western New Mexico University | ||
| Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescribing Psychologist | Board of Psychologist Examiners 2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor , Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4960 www.rld.state.nm.us/Psychology/index.html | 2010 | 13 |
| Psychologist | Board of Psychologist Examiners 2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor , Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4960 www.rld.state.nm.us/Psychology/index.html | 2010 | 41 |
| Instructional Support Providers | NM Public Education Department - Professional Licensure Bureau 300 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 582-5821 www.ped.state.nm.us/Licensure/ | 2010 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | 17.8% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 5.0% |
| Educational Services | 17.9% |
| Hospitals | 2.3% |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 34.5% |
| Social Assistance | 6.0% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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