Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in New York-Newark-Jersey City is 3,880.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in New York-Newark-Jersey City earn an average of $129,390 per year or $62.21 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in New York-Newark-Jersey City is 92%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in New York-Newark-Jersey City is 7%.

Rankings for New York-Newark-Jersey City

  • Ranks #1 in New York for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #7 in the nation for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

New York-Newark-Jersey City Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $129,390 or $62.21 per hour which is 7% more than the New York average salary of $120,350.

AverageNew York-Newark-Jersey CityNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$62.21$57.867.52%
Annual Salary$129,390$120,3507.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

New York-Newark-Jersey City Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $129,390 or $62.21 per hour which is 29% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageNew York-Newark-Jersey CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$62.21$47.9029.87%
Annual Salary$129,390$99,64029.86%
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 New York-Newark-Jersey City earns an average annual salary of $112,055 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $120,350. per year.

Cost-of-living in New York-Newark-Jersey City is 15% higher than the New York average, which means New York-Newark-Jersey City 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.
  • New York-Newark-Jersey City average salary is $129,390.
  • New York-Newark-Jersey City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $112,055.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
New York-Newark-Jersey City$129,390115.47%$112,055
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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $79,430 and $149,960 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 $0, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $50,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year388Under $50,730
15%2 – 4 years582$50,730 – $79,430
25%5 – 9 years970$79,430 – $104,940
25%10 – 14 years970$104,940 – $149,960
15%15 – 20 years582$104,940 – $0
10%20+ years388Above $0
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 ($61,390), Health Care Social Workers ($65,890), Social Workers ($73,840), Marriage and Family Therapists ($76,090), School Psychologists ($98,980), Forensic Psychologists ($102,220), and Psychology Teachers ($111,290).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$129,390
Psychology Teachers$111,290
Forensic Psychologists$102,220
School Psychologists$98,980
Marriage and Family Therapists$76,090
Social Workers$73,840
Health Care Social Workers$65,890
Substance Abuse Counselors$61,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for New York-Newark-Jersey City Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in New York-Newark-Jersey City is 3,880.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $129,390 per year or $62.21 per hour in New York-Newark-Jersey City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in New York-Newark-Jersey City Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $112,055 per year or $54 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in New York-Newark-Jersey City are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($129,390), Psychology Teachers($111,290), Forensic Psychologists($102,220).


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