Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $56,840 per year or $27.33 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #5 in Georgia for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Georgia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #268 in the nation for salary and #498 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #204 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Georgia

Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $56,840 or $27.33 per hour which is 22% less than the Georgia average salary of $73,350.

AverageMiddle Georgia Nonmetropolitan AreaGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.33$35.27-22.51%
Annual Salary$56,840$73,350-22.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $56,840 or $27.33 per hour which is 42% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageMiddle Georgia Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.33$47.90-42.94%
Annual Salary$56,840$99,640-42.95%
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 Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $66,518 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $73,350. per year.

Cost-of-living in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Georgia average, which means Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.

  • Georgia average salary is $73,350.
  • Georgia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,586.
  • Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $56,840.
  • Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $66,518.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area$56,84085.45%$66,518
Georgia$73,35094.54%$77,586
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 Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $23,600 and $74,390 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 $99,910, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $23,600, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $23,600
15%2 – 4 years6$23,600 – $23,600
25%5 – 9 years10$23,600 – $38,680
25%10 – 14 years10$38,680 – $74,390
15%15 – 20 years6$38,680 – $99,910
10%20+ years4Above $99,910
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 Substance Abuse Counselors ($40,070), Health Care Social Workers ($40,240), and Social Workers ($44,650).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$56,840
Social Workers$44,650
Health Care Social Workers$40,240
Substance Abuse Counselors$40,070
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $56,840 per year or $27.33 per hour in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $66,518 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($56,840), Social Workers($44,650), Health Care Social Workers($40,240).


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