Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $75,540 per year or $36.32 per hour.
  • The percentage of Montana Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is 22%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Montana for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Montana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #211 in the nation for salary and #246 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #202 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Montana

Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,540 or $36.32 per hour which is 13% less than the Montana average salary of $87,310.

AverageSouthwest Montana Nonmetropolitan AreaMontana% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.32$41.98-13.48%
Annual Salary$75,540$87,310-13.48%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,540 or $36.32 per hour which is 24% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageSouthwest Montana Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.32$47.90-24.18%
Annual Salary$75,540$99,640-24.19%
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 Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $81,656 which compares to the Montana average annual salary of $87,310. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is 7% less than the Montana average, which means Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Montana average.

  • Montana average salary is $87,310.
  • Montana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $94,450.
  • Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $75,540.
  • Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $81,656.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area$75,54092.51%$81,656
Montana$87,31092.44%$94,450
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 Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $50,520 and $81,590 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 $99,710, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $50,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $50,510
15%2 – 4 years6$50,510 – $50,520
25%5 – 9 years10$50,520 – $65,650
25%10 – 14 years10$65,650 – $81,590
15%15 – 20 years6$65,650 – $99,710
10%20+ years4Above $99,710
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 $75,540, Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($82,170).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($38,890), Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,280), Health Care Social Workers ($54,610), and School Psychologists ($65,620).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$82,170
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,540
School Psychologists$65,620
Health Care Social Workers$54,610
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,280
Social Workers$38,890
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,540 per year or $36.32 per hour in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $81,656 per year or $39 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($82,170), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($75,540), School Psychologists($65,620).


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