Elko, Nevada has a population of about 20,624. The city’s median household income is $75,630 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nevada, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $103,510 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Elko city center.
No Elko-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada psychology page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Nevada, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $103,510 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A |
| School Psychologist | $84,850 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $64,960 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | N/A |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $59,470 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $76,280 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $49,850 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,624 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $75,630 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Elko County | 725 workers, 57 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Nevada are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($103,510), School Psychologist ($84,850), Healthcare Social Worker ($76,280). Wages for Elko workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Elko’s median household income of $75,630 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elko while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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