Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Omaha-Council Bluffs is 150.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Omaha-Council Bluffs earn an average of $77,520 per year or $37.27 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nebraska Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Omaha-Council Bluffs is 58%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Omaha-Council Bluffs is less than 1%.

Rankings for Omaha-Council Bluffs

  • Ranks #2 in Nebraska for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Nebraska for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #197 in the nation for salary and #170 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #62 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Nebraska

Omaha-Council Bluffs Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $77,520 or $37.27 per hour which is 5% less than the Nebraska average salary of $82,110.

AverageOmaha-Council BluffsNebraska% Difference
Hourly Wage$37.27$39.48-5.60%
Annual Salary$77,520$82,110-5.59%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Omaha-Council Bluffs Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $77,520 or $37.27 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageOmaha-Council BluffsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$37.27$47.90-22.19%
Annual Salary$77,520$99,640-22.20%
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 Omaha-Council Bluffs earns an average annual salary of $81,335 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $82,110. per year.

Cost-of-living in Omaha-Council Bluffs is 5% less than the Nebraska average, which means Omaha-Council Bluffs residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nebraska average.

  • Nebraska average salary is $82,110.
  • Nebraska cost-of-living adjusted salary is $88,395.
  • Omaha-Council Bluffs average salary is $77,520.
  • Omaha-Council Bluffs cost-of-living adjusted salary is $81,335.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Omaha-Council Bluffs$77,52095.31%$81,335
Nebraska$82,11092.89%$88,395
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 Omaha-Council Bluffs, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $49,480 and $99,830 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 $104,940, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $38,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year15Under $38,010
15%2 – 4 years22$38,010 – $49,480
25%5 – 9 years38$49,480 – $77,040
25%10 – 14 years38$77,040 – $99,830
15%15 – 20 years22$77,040 – $104,940
10%20+ years15Above $104,940
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 $77,520, Omaha-Council Bluffs Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($82,520), and School Psychologists ($82,150).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,970), Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,120), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,160).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$82,520
School Psychologists$82,150
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77,520
Health Care Social Workers$56,160
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,120
Social Workers$45,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Omaha-Council Bluffs Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Omaha-Council Bluffs is 150.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $77,520 per year or $37.27 per hour in Omaha-Council Bluffs.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Omaha-Council Bluffs Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $81,335 per year or $39 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Omaha-Council Bluffs are Psychology Teachers($82,520), School Psychologists($82,150), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($77,520).


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