Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Hagerstown-Martinsburg is 50.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Hagerstown-Martinsburg earn an average of $75,550 per year or $36.32 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maryland Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Hagerstown-Martinsburg is 6%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Hagerstown-Martinsburg is less than 1%.

Rankings for Hagerstown-Martinsburg

  • Ranks #2 in Maryland for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Maryland for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #210 in the nation for salary and #282 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #185 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Maryland

Hagerstown-Martinsburg Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,550 or $36.32 per hour which is 19% less than the Maryland average salary of $93,330.

AverageHagerstown-MartinsburgMaryland% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.32$44.87-19.06%
Annual Salary$75,550$93,330-19.05%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Hagerstown-Martinsburg Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,550 or $36.32 per hour which is 24% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageHagerstown-MartinsburgU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.32$47.90-24.18%
Annual Salary$75,550$99,640-24.18%
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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg earns an average annual salary of $82,209 which compares to the Maryland average annual salary of $93,330. per year.

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

  • Maryland average salary is $93,330.
  • Maryland cost-of-living adjusted salary is $87,658.
  • Hagerstown-Martinsburg average salary is $75,550.
  • Hagerstown-Martinsburg cost-of-living adjusted salary is $82,209.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$75,55091.90%$82,209
Maryland$93,330106.47%$87,658
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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $48,020 and $98,030 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 $124,970, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $40,480, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $40,480
15%2 – 4 years8$40,480 – $48,020
25%5 – 9 years12$48,020 – $64,290
25%10 – 14 years12$64,290 – $98,030
15%15 – 20 years8$64,290 – $124,970
10%20+ years5Above $124,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $75,550, Hagerstown-Martinsburg Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($86,370).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,530), Health Care Social Workers ($54,900), Social Workers ($59,120), Marriage and Family Therapists ($63,620), and Forensic Psychologists ($75,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$86,370
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,550
Forensic Psychologists$75,100
Marriage and Family Therapists$63,620
Social Workers$59,120
Health Care Social Workers$54,900
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,530
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Hagerstown-Martinsburg Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Hagerstown-Martinsburg is 50.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,550 per year or $36.32 per hour in Hagerstown-Martinsburg.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Hagerstown-Martinsburg Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $82,209 per year or $40 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Hagerstown-Martinsburg are School Psychologists($86,370), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($75,550), Forensic Psychologists($75,100).


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