Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale is 510.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale earn an average of $77,200 per year or $37.11 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arizona Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale is 71%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale is 1%.

Rankings for Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale

  • Ranks #1 in Arizona for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Arizona for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #201 in the nation for salary and #46 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #21 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arizona

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $77,200 or $37.11 per hour which is almost same as Arizona average salary of $76,870.

AveragePhoenix-Mesa-ScottsdaleArizona% Difference
Hourly Wage$37.11$36.960.41%
Annual Salary$77,200$76,8700.43%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $77,200 or $37.11 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AveragePhoenix-Mesa-ScottsdaleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$37.11$47.90-22.53%
Annual Salary$77,200$99,640-22.52%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale earns an average annual salary of $75,273 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $76,870. per year.

Cost-of-living in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale is 3% higher than the Arizona average, which means Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arizona average.

  • Arizona average salary is $76,870.
  • Arizona cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,592.
  • Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale average salary is $77,200.
  • Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale cost-of-living adjusted salary is $75,273.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale$77,200102.56%$75,273
Arizona$76,87099.07%$77,592
U.S.$99,640$99,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $50,730 and $100,620 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 $126,290, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $25,270, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year51Under $25,270
15%2 – 4 years76$25,270 – $50,730
25%5 – 9 years128$50,730 – $78,480
25%10 – 14 years128$78,480 – $100,620
15%15 – 20 years76$78,480 – $126,290
10%20+ years51Above $126,290
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $77,200, Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($97,400), and School Psychologists ($80,130).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($44,310), Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,440), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,880), Health Care Social Workers ($61,950), and Psychology Teachers ($74,620).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$97,400
School Psychologists$80,130
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77,200
Psychology Teachers$74,620
Health Care Social Workers$61,950
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,880
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,440
Social Workers$44,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale is 510.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $77,200 per year or $37.11 per hour in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,273 per year or $36 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale are Forensic Psychologists($97,400), School Psychologists($80,130), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($77,200).


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