Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Springfield is 110.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Springfield earn an average of $69,560 per year or $33.44 per hour.
  • The percentage of Missouri Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Springfield is 9%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Springfield is less than 1%.

Rankings for Springfield

  • Ranks #6 in Missouri for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Missouri for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #243 in the nation for salary and #350 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #90 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Missouri

Springfield Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $69,560 or $33.44 per hour which is 4% less than the Missouri average salary of $72,530.

AverageSpringfieldMissouri% Difference
Hourly Wage$33.44$34.87-4.10%
Annual Salary$69,560$72,530-4.09%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Springfield Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $69,560 or $33.44 per hour which is 30% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageSpringfieldU.S.%
Hourly Wage$33.44$47.90-30.19%
Annual Salary$69,560$99,640-30.19%
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 Springfield earns an average annual salary of $77,340 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $72,530. per year.

Cost-of-living in Springfield is 10% less than the Missouri average, which means Springfield 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.
  • Springfield average salary is $69,560.
  • Springfield cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,340.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Springfield$69,56089.94%$77,340
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 Springfield, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $47,470 and $79,510 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 $99,830, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $24,480, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $24,480
15%2 – 4 years16$24,480 – $47,470
25%5 – 9 years28$47,470 – $63,690
25%10 – 14 years28$63,690 – $79,510
15%15 – 20 years16$63,690 – $99,830
10%20+ years11Above $99,830
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 ($35,950), Social Workers ($39,220), Health Care Social Workers ($48,370), and Psychology Teachers ($67,970).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$69,560
Psychology Teachers$67,970
Health Care Social Workers$48,370
Social Workers$39,220
Substance Abuse Counselors$35,950
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Springfield Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Springfield is 110.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $69,560 per year or $33.44 per hour in Springfield.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Springfield Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $77,340 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Springfield are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($69,560), Psychology Teachers($67,970), Health Care Social Workers($48,370).


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