Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Jefferson City is 50.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Jefferson City earn an average of $113,770 per year or $54.70 per hour.
  • The percentage of Missouri Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Jefferson City is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Jefferson City is less than 1%.

Rankings for Jefferson City

  • Ranks #1 in Missouri for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Missouri for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #34 in the nation for salary and #381 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #193 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Missouri

Jefferson City Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $113,770 or $54.70 per hour which is 56% more than the Missouri average salary of $72,530.

AverageJefferson CityMissouri% Difference
Hourly Wage$54.70$34.8756.87%
Annual Salary$113,770$72,53056.86%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Jefferson City Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $113,770 or $54.70 per hour which is 14% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageJefferson CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$54.70$47.9014.20%
Annual Salary$113,770$99,64014.18%
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 Jefferson City earns an average annual salary of $127,975 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $72,530. per year.

Cost-of-living in Jefferson City is 11% less than the Missouri average, which means Jefferson City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.

  • Missouri average salary is $72,530.
  • Missouri cost-of-living adjusted salary is $78,419.
  • Jefferson City average salary is $113,770.
  • Jefferson City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $127,975.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Jefferson City$113,77088.90%$127,975
Missouri$72,53092.49%$78,419
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 Jefferson City, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $64,430 and $81,700 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 $0, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $51,170, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $51,170
15%2 – 4 years8$51,170 – $64,430
25%5 – 9 years12$64,430 – $81,700
25%10 – 14 years12$81,700 – $81,700
15%15 – 20 years8$81,700 – $0
10%20+ years5Above $0
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 ($38,820), Social Workers ($42,830), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,070).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$113,770
Health Care Social Workers$50,070
Social Workers$42,830
Substance Abuse Counselors$38,820
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Jefferson City Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Jefferson City is 50.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $113,770 per year or $54.70 per hour in Jefferson City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Jefferson City Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $127,975 per year or $62 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Jefferson City are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($113,770), Health Care Social Workers($50,070), Social Workers($42,830).


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