Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Rockford is 70.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Rockford earn an average of $81,290 per year or $39.08 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Rockford is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Rockford is less than 1%.

Rankings for Rockford

  • Ranks #5 in Illinois for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #174 in the nation for salary and #294 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #139 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Rockford Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $81,290 or $39.08 per hour which is 19% less than the Illinois average salary of $101,090.

AverageRockfordIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$39.08$48.60-19.59%
Annual Salary$81,290$101,090-19.59%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Rockford Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $81,290 or $39.08 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageRockfordU.S.%
Hourly Wage$39.08$47.90-18.41%
Annual Salary$81,290$99,640-18.42%
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 Rockford earns an average annual salary of $88,754 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $101,090. per year.

Cost-of-living in Rockford is 8% less than the Illinois average, which means Rockford residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.

  • Illinois average salary is $101,090.
  • Illinois cost-of-living adjusted salary is $100,607.
  • Rockford average salary is $81,290.
  • Rockford cost-of-living adjusted salary is $88,754.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Rockford$81,29091.59%$88,754
Illinois$101,090100.48%$100,607
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 Rockford, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $57,790 and $93,720 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 $116,520, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $38,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $38,010
15%2 – 4 years10$38,010 – $57,790
25%5 – 9 years18$57,790 – $72,390
25%10 – 14 years18$72,390 – $93,720
15%15 – 20 years10$72,390 – $116,520
10%20+ years7Above $116,520
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 ($47,590), Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,330), Social Workers ($52,570), Health Care Social Workers ($56,100), and School Psychologists ($77,410).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$81,290
School Psychologists$77,410
Health Care Social Workers$56,100
Social Workers$52,570
Marriage and Family Therapists$48,330
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,590
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Rockford Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Rockford is 70.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $81,290 per year or $39.08 per hour in Rockford.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Rockford Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $88,754 per year or $43 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Rockford are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($81,290), School Psychologists($77,410), Health Care Social Workers($56,100).


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