Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Reno is 90.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Reno earn an average of $88,550 per year or $42.57 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nevada Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Reno is 41%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Reno is less than 1%.

Rankings for Reno

  • Ranks #2 in Nevada for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Nevada for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #134 in the nation for salary and #97 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #115 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Nevada

Reno Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $88,550 or $42.57 per hour which is 7% less than the Nevada average salary of $95,830.

AverageRenoNevada% Difference
Hourly Wage$42.57$46.07-7.60%
Annual Salary$88,550$95,830-7.60%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Reno Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $88,550 or $42.57 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageRenoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$42.57$47.90-11.13%
Annual Salary$88,550$99,640-11.13%
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 Reno earns an average annual salary of $89,499 which compares to the Nevada average annual salary of $95,830. per year.

Cost-of-living in Reno is 1% less than the Nevada average, which means Reno residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nevada average.

  • Nevada average salary is $95,830.
  • Nevada cost-of-living adjusted salary is $98,733.
  • Reno average salary is $88,550.
  • Reno cost-of-living adjusted salary is $89,499.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Reno$88,55098.94%$89,499
Nevada$95,83097.06%$98,733
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 Reno, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $60,200 and $109,430 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 $128,710, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $60,200, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $60,200
15%2 – 4 years14$60,200 – $60,200
25%5 – 9 years22$60,200 – $79,510
25%10 – 14 years22$79,510 – $109,430
15%15 – 20 years14$79,510 – $128,710
10%20+ years9Above $128,710
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 $88,550, Reno Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($105,490), and School Psychologists ($103,220).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($62,900), Marriage and Family Therapists ($63,950), Health Care Social Workers ($66,890), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($71,690).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$105,490
School Psychologists$103,220
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88,550
Substance Abuse Counselors$71,690
Health Care Social Workers$66,890
Marriage and Family Therapists$63,950
Social Workers$62,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Reno Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Reno is 90.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $88,550 per year or $42.57 per hour in Reno.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Reno Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $89,499 per year or $43 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Reno are Psychology Teachers($105,490), School Psychologists($103,220), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($88,550).


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