Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 50.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California earn an average of $112,960 per year or $54.31 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is less than 1%.

Rankings for Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

  • Ranks #18 in California for salary and #19 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #23 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #36 in the nation for salary and #81 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #168 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $112,960 or $54.31 per hour which is 8% less than the California average salary of $122,790.

AverageEastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of CaliforniaCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$54.31$59.03-8.00%
Annual Salary$112,960$122,790-8.01%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $112,960 or $54.31 per hour which is 13% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageEastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of CaliforniaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$54.31$47.9013.38%
Annual Salary$112,960$99,64013.37%
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 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California earns an average annual salary of $113,039 which compares to the California average annual salary of $122,790. per year.

Cost-of-living in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 0% less than the California average, which means Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $122,790.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $111,243.
  • Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California average salary is $112,960.
  • Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $113,039.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California$112,96099.93%$113,039
California$122,790110.38%$111,243
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 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $98,670 and $129,830 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 $131,030, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $76,480, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $76,480
15%2 – 4 years8$76,480 – $98,670
25%5 – 9 years12$98,670 – $107,090
25%10 – 14 years12$107,090 – $129,830
15%15 – 20 years8$107,090 – $131,030
10%20+ years5Above $131,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,940), Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,490), Social Workers ($60,570), Health Care Social Workers ($70,420), and School Psychologists ($104,620).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$112,960
School Psychologists$104,620
Health Care Social Workers$70,420
Social Workers$60,570
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,490
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 50.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $112,960 per year or $54.31 per hour in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $113,039 per year or $54 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($112,960), School Psychologists($104,620), Health Care Social Workers($70,420).


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