2023 Salary Report for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Arkansas

Salary Report for Arkansas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Arkansas Rankings

Compare Arkansas to U.S.

Arkansas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,050 which is 24% less than the national average salary of $99,640.

Type	Arkansas	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$36.08	$47.90	-24.68%
Average Annual Salary	$75,050	$99,640	-24.68%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Arkansas, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $59,590 and $80,910 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 $128,070, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $46,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	42	Under $46,910
15%	2 – 4 years	63	$46,910 – $59,590
25%	5 – 9 years	105	$59,590 – $62,540
25%	10 – 14 years	105	$62,540 – $80,910
15%	15 – 20 years	63	$62,540 – $128,070
10%	20+ years	42	Above $128,070

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Arkansas psychologists earn about $84,156 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $99,640.

Cost-of-living in Arkansas is 11% less than the national average, which means Arkansas residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $75,050, Arkansas Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,470), Psychology Teachers ($79,020), and School Psychologists ($75,510).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,110), Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,320), and Health Care Social Workers ($57,650).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$92,470
Psychology Teachers	$79,020
School Psychologists	$75,510
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$75,050
Health Care Social Workers	$57,650
Substance Abuse Counselors	$48,320
Social Workers	$41,110

Salaries Ranked by Arkansas Cities

The average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Arkansas is $75,050. The top cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the most are Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ($74,550) and Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ($71,090).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ($79,921) and Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ($77,062).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers	$74,550	$79,921	$5,371
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway	$71,090	$77,062	$5,972

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