Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Columbus
Compared to Georgia
Columbus Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $78,260 or $37.63 per hour which is 6% more than the Georgia average salary of $73,350.
| Average | Columbus | Georgia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $37.63 | $35.27 | 6.69% |
| Annual Salary | $78,260 | $73,350 | 6.69% |
Compared to the U.S.
Columbus Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $78,260 or $37.63 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.
| Average | Columbus | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $37.63 | $47.90 | -21.44% |
| Annual Salary | $78,260 | $99,640 | -21.46% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Columbus earns an average annual salary of $88,780 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $73,350. per year.
Cost-of-living in Columbus is 12% less than the Georgia average, which means Columbus residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $78,260 | 88.15% | $88,780 |
| Georgia | $73,350 | 94.54% | $77,586 |
| U.S. | $99,640 | – | $99,640 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Columbus, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $57,540 and $78,310 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 $125,620, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $33,710, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 5 | Under $33,710 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 8 | $33,710 – $57,540 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 12 | $57,540 – $78,310 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 12 | $78,310 – $78,310 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 8 | $78,310 – $125,620 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 5 | Above $125,620 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $78,260, Columbus Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($93,170), and School Psychologists ($78,870).
However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,820), Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,950), and Health Care Social Workers ($51,670).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $93,170 |
| School Psychologists | $78,870 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $78,260 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $51,670 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $43,950 |
| Social Workers | $42,820 |
FAQ for Columbus Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
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