Salary Report for Nebraska Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Nebraska is 260.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Nebraska earn an average of $82,110 per year or $39.48 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Nebraska is less than 1%.

Nebraska Rankings

  • Nebraska ranks #38 in the U.S. for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary and #30 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Nebraska ranks #39 in the U.S. for the total number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed.

Compare Nebraska to U.S.

Nebraska Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $82,110 which is 17% less than the national average salary of $99,640.

TypeNebraskaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$39.48$47.90-17.58%
Average Annual Salary$82,110$99,640-17.59%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Nebraska, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $59,490 and $101,410 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 $113,790, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $47,270, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year26Under $47,270
15%2 – 4 years39$47,270 – $59,490
25%5 – 9 years65$59,490 – $81,570
25%10 – 14 years65$81,570 – $101,410
15%15 – 20 years39$81,570 – $113,790
10%20+ years26Above $113,790
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Nebraska psychologists earn about $88,395 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $99,640.

Cost-of-living in Nebraska is 7% less than the national average, which means Nebraska residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $99,640.
  • Average Nebraska Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is $82,110.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Nebraska Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average salary of $88,395.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $82,110, Nebraska Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($82,230).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($42,660), Social Workers ($43,730), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,360), Health Care Social Workers ($53,840), and Psychology Teachers ($81,250).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$82,230
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$82,110
Psychology Teachers$81,250
Health Care Social Workers$53,840
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,360
Social Workers$43,730
Marriage and Family Therapists$42,660
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Nebraska Cities

The average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Nebraska is $82,110. The top cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the most are Lincoln ($87,150) and Omaha-Council Bluffs ($77,520).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Lincoln ($92,920) and Omaha-Council Bluffs ($81,335).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary will have in that area.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Lincoln$87,150$92,920$5,770
Omaha-Council Bluffs$77,520$81,335$3,815
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Nebraska Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Nebraska Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $47,270 and $113,790 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 260 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed in Nebraska which is about 0% of the U.S. total.

School Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in Nebraska with an average annual wage of $82,230.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $47,270 a year in Nebraska

The most Clinical and Counseling Psychologists work in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area where 150 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Nebraska earn 88,395 per year, while the average across the United States earns $99,640.

By 0, Nebraska will need 0 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists. A less than 5 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists will need to enter into the Nebraska work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Omaha-Council Bluffs

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $77,520
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $81,335
Hourly Wage: $37.27
Currently Employed: 150
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.31
Omaha-Council Bluffs Salary Report

Official Data Sources for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data