Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is 160.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Albany-Schenectady-Troy earn an average of $108,810 per year or $52.31 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is less than 1%.

Rankings for Albany-Schenectady-Troy

  • Ranks #4 in New York for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #53 in the nation for salary and #75 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #60 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Albany-Schenectady-Troy Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $108,810 or $52.31 per hour which is 9% less than the New York average salary of $120,350.

AverageAlbany-Schenectady-TroyNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$52.31$57.86-9.59%
Annual Salary$108,810$120,350-9.59%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Albany-Schenectady-Troy Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $108,810 or $52.31 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageAlbany-Schenectady-TroyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$52.31$47.909.21%
Annual Salary$108,810$99,6409.20%
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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy earns an average annual salary of $108,485 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $120,350. per year.

Cost-of-living in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is 0% higher than the New York average, which means Albany-Schenectady-Troy residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.

  • New York average salary is $120,350.
  • New York cost-of-living adjusted salary is $109,201.
  • Albany-Schenectady-Troy average salary is $108,810.
  • Albany-Schenectady-Troy cost-of-living adjusted salary is $108,485.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$108,810100.30%$108,485
New York$120,350110.21%$109,201
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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $81,240 and $110,380 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 $165,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $61,460, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $61,460
15%2 – 4 years24$61,460 – $81,240
25%5 – 9 years40$81,240 – $103,170
25%10 – 14 years40$103,170 – $110,380
15%15 – 20 years24$103,170 – $165,390
10%20+ years16Above $165,390
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 ($52,880), Health Care Social Workers ($55,210), Social Workers ($63,920), School Psychologists ($75,090), Psychology Teachers ($88,430), and Forensic Psychologists ($102,080).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$108,810
Forensic Psychologists$102,080
Psychology Teachers$88,430
School Psychologists$75,090
Social Workers$63,920
Health Care Social Workers$55,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Albany-Schenectady-Troy Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is 160.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $108,810 per year or $52.31 per hour in Albany-Schenectady-Troy.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Albany-Schenectady-Troy Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $108,485 per year or $52 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($108,810), Forensic Psychologists($102,080), Psychology Teachers($88,430).


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