Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Anchorage
Compared to Alaska
Anchorage Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $92,390 or $44.42 per hour which is almost same as Alaska average salary of $92,450.
| Average | Anchorage | Alaska | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $44.42 | $44.45 | -0.07% |
| Annual Salary | $92,390 | $92,450 | -0.06% |
Compared to the U.S.
Anchorage Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $92,390 or $44.42 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.
| Average | Anchorage | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $44.42 | $47.90 | -7.27% |
| Annual Salary | $92,390 | $99,640 | -7.28% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Anchorage earns an average annual salary of $88,598 which compares to the Alaska average annual salary of $92,450. per year.
Cost-of-living in Anchorage is 4% higher than the Alaska average, which means Anchorage residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alaska average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $92,390 | 104.28% | $88,598 |
| Alaska | $92,450 | 103.24% | $89,549 |
| U.S. | $99,640 | – | $99,640 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Anchorage, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $74,870 and $103,590 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn more than $133,850, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $47,270, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 8 | Under $47,270 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 12 | $47,270 – $74,870 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 20 | $74,870 – $81,590 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 20 | $81,590 – $103,590 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 12 | $81,590 – $133,850 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 8 | Above $133,850 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($60,160), Social Workers ($64,260), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($65,510).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $92,390 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $65,510 |
| Social Workers | $64,260 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $60,160 |
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