Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Urban Honolulu is 270.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Urban Honolulu earn an average of $102,910 per year or $49.48 per hour.
  • The percentage of Hawaii Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Urban Honolulu is 71%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Urban Honolulu is less than 1%.

Rankings for Urban Honolulu

  • Ranks #3 in Hawaii for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Hawaii for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #68 in the nation for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #39 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Hawaii

Urban Honolulu Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $102,910 or $49.48 per hour which is 8% less than the Hawaii average salary of $113,040.

AverageUrban HonoluluHawaii% Difference
Hourly Wage$49.48$54.35-8.96%
Annual Salary$102,910$113,040-8.96%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Urban Honolulu Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $102,910 or $49.48 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageUrban HonoluluU.S.%
Hourly Wage$49.48$47.903.30%
Annual Salary$102,910$99,6403.28%
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 Urban Honolulu earns an average annual salary of $90,446 which compares to the Hawaii average annual salary of $113,040. per year.

Cost-of-living in Urban Honolulu is 14% higher than the Hawaii average, which means Urban Honolulu residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Hawaii average.

  • Hawaii average salary is $113,040.
  • Hawaii cost-of-living adjusted salary is $100,938.
  • Urban Honolulu average salary is $102,910.
  • Urban Honolulu cost-of-living adjusted salary is $90,446.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Urban Honolulu$102,910113.78%$90,446
Hawaii$113,040111.99%$100,938
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 Urban Honolulu, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $79,470 and $104,940 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 $153,150, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $64,670, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year27Under $64,670
15%2 – 4 years40$64,670 – $79,470
25%5 – 9 years68$79,470 – $101,750
25%10 – 14 years68$101,750 – $104,940
15%15 – 20 years40$101,750 – $153,150
10%20+ years27Above $153,150
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 ($59,940), Social Workers ($62,470), Marriage and Family Therapists ($65,570), Health Care Social Workers ($74,860), Forensic Psychologists ($91,940), and Psychology Teachers ($93,290).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$102,910
Psychology Teachers$93,290
Forensic Psychologists$91,940
Health Care Social Workers$74,860
Marriage and Family Therapists$65,570
Social Workers$62,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$59,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Urban Honolulu Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Urban Honolulu is 270.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $102,910 per year or $49.48 per hour in Urban Honolulu.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Urban Honolulu Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $90,446 per year or $43 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Urban Honolulu are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($102,910), Psychology Teachers($93,290), Forensic Psychologists($91,940).


Additional Salary Reports for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Hawaii cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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