2023 Salary Report for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Kentucky

Salary Report for Kentucky Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Kentucky Rankings

Compare Kentucky to U.S.

Kentucky Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $96,290 which is 3% less than the national average salary of $99,640.

Type	Kentucky	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$46.29	$47.90	-3.36%
Average Annual Salary	$96,290	$99,640	-3.36%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Kentucky, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $52,680 and $101,940 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 $161,610, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $35,820, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	47	Under $35,820
15%	2 – 4 years	70	$35,820 – $52,680
25%	5 – 9 years	118	$52,680 – $77,190
25%	10 – 14 years	118	$77,190 – $101,940
15%	15 – 20 years	70	$77,190 – $161,610
10%	20+ years	47	Above $161,610

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Kentucky psychologists earn about $107,251 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $99,640.

Cost-of-living in Kentucky is 10% less than the national average, which means Kentucky residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $96,290, Kentucky Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($97,370).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,440), Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,310), Health Care Social Workers ($55,540), Marriage and Family Therapists ($57,210), Psychology Teachers ($63,940), and School Psychologists ($67,930).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$97,370
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$96,290
School Psychologists	$67,930
Psychology Teachers	$63,940
Marriage and Family Therapists	$57,210
Health Care Social Workers	$55,540
Substance Abuse Counselors	$45,310
Social Workers	$43,440

Salaries Ranked by Kentucky Cities

The average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Kentucky is $96,290. The top cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the most are Bowling Green ($90,170), Lexington-Fayette ($86,440) and Louisville/Jefferson County ($105,360).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Lexington-Fayette ($92,797), Louisville/Jefferson County ($114,634) and Bowling Green ($101,031).

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.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Louisville/Jefferson County	$105,360	$114,634	$9,274
Bowling Green	$90,170	$101,031	$10,861
Lexington-Fayette	$86,440	$92,797	$6,357

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