Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Trenton is 130.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Trenton earn an average of $119,020 per year or $57.22 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Jersey Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Trenton is 14%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Trenton is less than 1%.

Rankings for Trenton

  • Ranks #1 in New Jersey for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in New Jersey for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #19 in the nation for salary and #40 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #74 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Jersey

Trenton Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $119,020 or $57.22 per hour which is 16% less than the New Jersey average salary of $143,150.

AverageTrentonNew Jersey% Difference
Hourly Wage$57.22$68.82-16.86%
Annual Salary$119,020$143,150-16.86%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Trenton Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $119,020 or $57.22 per hour which is 19% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageTrentonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$57.22$47.9019.46%
Annual Salary$119,020$99,64019.45%
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 Trenton earns an average annual salary of $114,663 which compares to the New Jersey average annual salary of $143,150. per year.

Cost-of-living in Trenton is 4% higher than the New Jersey average, which means Trenton residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Jersey average.

  • New Jersey average salary is $143,150.
  • New Jersey cost-of-living adjusted salary is $128,778.
  • Trenton average salary is $119,020.
  • Trenton cost-of-living adjusted salary is $114,663.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Trenton$119,020103.80%$114,663
New Jersey$143,150111.16%$128,778
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 Trenton, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $82,870 and $133,230 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 $149,960, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $82,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $82,470
15%2 – 4 years20$82,470 – $82,870
25%5 – 9 years32$82,870 – $129,380
25%10 – 14 years32$129,380 – $133,230
15%15 – 20 years20$129,380 – $149,960
10%20+ years13Above $149,960
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 ($59,970), Health Care Social Workers ($69,240), Social Workers ($75,250), Marriage and Family Therapists ($83,940), and Psychology Teachers ($90,910).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$119,020
Psychology Teachers$90,910
Marriage and Family Therapists$83,940
Social Workers$75,250
Health Care Social Workers$69,240
Substance Abuse Counselors$59,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Trenton Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Trenton is 130.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $119,020 per year or $57.22 per hour in Trenton.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Trenton Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $114,663 per year or $55 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Trenton are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($119,020), Psychology Teachers($90,910), Marriage and Family Therapists($83,940).


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