Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Rochester is 120.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Rochester earn an average of $100,610 per year or $48.37 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Rochester is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Rochester is less than 1%.

Rankings for Rochester

  • Ranks #8 in New York for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #85 in the nation for salary and #102 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #80 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Rochester Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $100,610 or $48.37 per hour which is 16% less than the New York average salary of $120,350.

AverageRochesterNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$48.37$57.86-16.40%
Annual Salary$100,610$120,350-16.40%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Rochester Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $100,610 or $48.37 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageRochesterU.S.%
Hourly Wage$48.37$47.900.98%
Annual Salary$100,610$99,6400.97%
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 Rochester earns an average annual salary of $102,360 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $120,350. per year.

Cost-of-living in Rochester is 2% less than the New York average, which means Rochester residents have an overall less 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.
  • Rochester average salary is $100,610.
  • Rochester cost-of-living adjusted salary is $102,360.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Rochester$100,61098.29%$102,360
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 Rochester, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $82,220 and $104,940 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 $127,050, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $51,110, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $51,110
15%2 – 4 years18$51,110 – $82,220
25%5 – 9 years30$82,220 – $104,580
25%10 – 14 years30$104,580 – $104,940
15%15 – 20 years18$104,580 – $127,050
10%20+ years12Above $127,050
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 ($50,780), Health Care Social Workers ($52,610), Social Workers ($60,100), School Psychologists ($73,090), and Psychology Teachers ($89,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100,610
Psychology Teachers$89,700
School Psychologists$73,090
Social Workers$60,100
Health Care Social Workers$52,610
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,780
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Rochester Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Rochester is 120.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $100,610 per year or $48.37 per hour in Rochester.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Rochester Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $102,360 per year or $49 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Rochester are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($100,610), Psychology Teachers($89,700), School Psychologists($73,090).


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