Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 90.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $64,020 per year or $30.78 per hour.
  • The percentage of Missouri Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 7%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in Missouri for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Missouri for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #258 in the nation for salary and #486 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #116 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Missouri

Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $64,020 or $30.78 per hour which is 11% less than the Missouri average salary of $72,530.

AverageSoutheast Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaMissouri% Difference
Hourly Wage$30.78$34.87-11.73%
Annual Salary$64,020$72,530-11.73%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $64,020 or $30.78 per hour which is 35% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageSoutheast Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$30.78$47.90-35.74%
Annual Salary$64,020$99,640-35.75%
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 Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $74,520 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $72,530. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Missouri average, which means Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $64,020.
  • Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $74,520.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area$64,02085.91%$74,520
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 Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $49,950 and $64,200 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 $88,730, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $39,280, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $39,280
15%2 – 4 years14$39,280 – $49,950
25%5 – 9 years22$49,950 – $59,840
25%10 – 14 years22$59,840 – $64,200
15%15 – 20 years14$59,840 – $88,730
10%20+ years9Above $88,730
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 Social Workers ($39,030), Substance Abuse Counselors ($39,490), and Health Care Social Workers ($45,000).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$64,020
Health Care Social Workers$45,000
Substance Abuse Counselors$39,490
Social Workers$39,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 90.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $64,020 per year or $30.78 per hour in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $74,520 per year or $36 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($64,020), Health Care Social Workers($45,000), Substance Abuse Counselors($39,490).


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