Salary Report for Indiana Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Indiana is 1,360.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Indiana earn an average of $79,250 per year or $38.10 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Indiana is 2%.

Indiana Rankings

  • Indiana ranks #40 in the U.S. for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary and #32 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Indiana ranks #12 in the U.S. for the total number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed.

Compare Indiana to U.S.

Indiana Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $79,250 which is 20% less than the national average salary of $99,640.

TypeIndianaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$38.10$47.90-20.46%
Average Annual Salary$79,250$99,640-20.46%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Indiana, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $50,730 and $100,050 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 $128,570, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $39,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year136Under $39,470
15%2 – 4 years204$39,470 – $50,730
25%5 – 9 years340$50,730 – $65,250
25%10 – 14 years340$65,250 – $100,050
15%15 – 20 years204$65,250 – $128,570
10%20+ years136Above $128,570
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Indiana psychologists earn about $85,676 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $99,640.

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

  • National average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $99,640.
  • Average Indiana Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is $79,250.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Indiana Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average salary of $85,676.

More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $79,250, Indiana Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($92,690), and Forensic Psychologists ($86,730).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,520), Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,760), Marriage and Family Therapists ($52,340), Health Care Social Workers ($56,460), and School Psychologists ($67,320).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$92,690
Forensic Psychologists$86,730
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$79,250
School Psychologists$67,320
Health Care Social Workers$56,460
Marriage and Family Therapists$52,340
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,760
Social Workers$45,520
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Indiana Cities

The average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Indiana is $79,250. The top cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the most are Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($88,380), Evansville ($87,950) and Lafayette-West Lafayette ($84,340).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Evansville ($97,701), Lafayette-West Lafayette ($91,445) and Muncie ($88,914).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary will have in that area.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Southern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area$104,790$119,025$14,235
Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area$88,380$100,386$12,006
Evansville$87,950$97,701$9,751
Lafayette-West Lafayette$84,340$91,445$7,105
Bloomington$83,400$88,422$5,022
Muncie$78,280$88,914$10,634
Fort Wayne$76,450$83,470$7,020
South Bend-Mishawaka$75,490$82,296$6,806
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson$73,650$77,764$4,114
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Indiana Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Indiana Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $39,470 and $128,570 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 1,360 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed in Indiana which is about 2% of the U.S. total.

Psychology Teachers are the highest paid psychologists in Indiana with an average annual wage of $92,690.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $39,470 a year in Indiana

The most Clinical and Counseling Psychologists work in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson area where 710 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Indiana earn 85,676 per year, while the average across the United States earns $99,640.

By 0, Indiana will need 0 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists. A less than 5 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists will need to enter into the Indiana work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Bloomington

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $83,400
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $88,422
Hourly Wage: $40.10
Currently Employed: 40
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.32
Bloomington Salary Report

Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $88,380
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $100,386
Hourly Wage: $42
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 88.04
Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

Evansville

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $87,950
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $97,701
Hourly Wage: $42.28
Currently Employed: 70
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.02
Evansville Salary Report

Fort Wayne

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $76,450
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $83,470
Hourly Wage: $37
Currently Employed: 110
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.59
Fort Wayne Salary Report

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $73,650
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $77,764
Hourly Wage: $35.41
Currently Employed: 710
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.71
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Salary Report

Lafayette-West Lafayette

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $84,340
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $91,445
Hourly Wage: $41
Currently Employed: 40
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.23
Lafayette-West Lafayette Salary Report

Muncie

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $78,280
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $88,914
Hourly Wage: $37.63
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 88.04
Muncie Salary Report

South Bend-Mishawaka

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $75,490
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $82,296
Hourly Wage: $36
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.73
South Bend-Mishawaka Salary Report

Southern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $104,790
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $119,025
Hourly Wage: $50.38
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 88.04
Southern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

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