Counseling Psychologist Salary in Boise, Idaho

How much does a Counseling Psychologist make in Boise, ID?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Counseling Psychologist in Boise, ID is $94,829. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $68,869 to a high of $118,890, with most professionals earning between $81,241 and $107,423.

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What does a Counseling Psychologist do?

Common responsibilities of a Counseling Psychologist

Attending consultation and/or seminars about modality-specific skills.

January 21, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience utilizing various treatment modalities, including assessment, short-term counseling/therapy strategies, crisis intervention, group therapy processes & approaches, and wellness recovery principles (together with knowledge of stages of recovery, harm reduction approach, and motivational interviewing) in working with clients who have behavioral health &/or co-occurring substance use problems, required.

January 27, 2023

Develop, maintain, supervise, and monitor timely administrative, assessment, and clinical treatment documentation & records related to client care, in accordance to standards specified by agency's policies, clinical standards, and funding source (HSA, CAAP, etc.

February 20, 2023

Offer direct multiculturally-oriented psychotherapy services to undergraduate and graduate/professional students including initial and crisis 30-minute triage consultations, individual therapy, group therapy, and making effective referrals to community mental health providers.

March 18, 2023

Respond to requests for classroom participation by faculty, as well as requests for information/reports from the community regarding services and resources.

March 24, 2023

Participate in various educational & training workshops relating to mental health, physical health, and/or substance use issues and psycho-educational topics and may facilitate such meetings for clients, other professionals & program staff, and/or the community-at-large, as necessary.

April 13, 2023

Demonstrates expertise in using and contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions.

April 16, 2023

Complete treatment and billing documentation via EHR/EMR in a standard consistent with documentation policies and industry best practices.

April 21, 2023

Provide consultation to DHS & HSA vocational staff and employment specialists concerning behavioral health related problems and care, including assessment of barriers to employment, learning needs, employment, and training issues for CAAP recipients, as requested and needed.

May 18, 2023

Consult with faculty and staff on issues relevant to student academic performance, emotional well-being, and psychological functioning.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Counseling Psychologist in Boise, ID

Average Base Salary

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81241

107423

94829

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

81425

107759

95012

What is the average salary for Counseling Psychologist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Counseling Psychologist in Boise, ID. The base salary for Counseling Psychologist ranges from $81,241 to $107,423 with the average base salary of $94,829. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,425 to $107,759 with the average total cash compensation of $95,012.

View Average Salary for Counseling Psychologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,829	$81,241 - $107,423
Bonus	$183	$185 - $336
Total Pay	$95,012	$81,425 - $107,759

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Counseling Psychologist Salary Near Boise, ID

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Meridian, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,153 - $107,308	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Nampa, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,367 - $106,268	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Caldwell, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,280 - $106,153	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Twin Falls, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,154 - $102,019	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Pocatello, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,329 - $99,606	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Idaho Falls, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,206 - $104,732	COMPARE TO Boise, ID

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About Boise, Idaho

Boise (/ˈbɔɪsi/ (listen)) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho, and is the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise River in southwestern Idaho, the population of Boise at the 2010 Census was 205,671, the 99th largest in the United States. Its estimated population in 2016 was 223,154. Boise is in southwestern Idaho, about 41 miles (66 km) east of the Oregon border, and 110 miles (177 km) north of the Nevada border. The downtown area's elevation is 2,704 feet (824 m) above sea level. Most of the metropolitan area lies on a broad, flat plain, descending to the ...

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