Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Syracuse is 110.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Syracuse earn an average of $101,620 per year or $48.86 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Syracuse is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Syracuse is less than 1%.

Rankings for Syracuse

  • Ranks #7 in New York for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #74 in the nation for salary and #135 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #85 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Syracuse Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $101,620 or $48.86 per hour which is 15% less than the New York average salary of $120,350.

AverageSyracuseNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$48.86$57.86-15.55%
Annual Salary$101,620$120,350-15.56%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Syracuse Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $101,620 or $48.86 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageSyracuseU.S.%
Hourly Wage$48.86$47.902.00%
Annual Salary$101,620$99,6401.99%
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 Syracuse earns an average annual salary of $105,208 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $120,350. per year.

Cost-of-living in Syracuse is 3% less than the New York average, which means Syracuse 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.
  • Syracuse average salary is $101,620.
  • Syracuse cost-of-living adjusted salary is $105,208.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Syracuse$101,62096.59%$105,208
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 Syracuse, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $79,510 and $104,580 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 $132,730, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $60,490, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $60,490
15%2 – 4 years16$60,490 – $79,510
25%5 – 9 years28$79,510 – $101,590
25%10 – 14 years28$101,590 – $104,580
15%15 – 20 years16$101,590 – $132,730
10%20+ years11Above $132,730
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 ($52,660), Health Care Social Workers ($53,900), Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,630), Social Workers ($58,800), Psychology Teachers ($82,850), and School Psychologists ($83,350).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,620
School Psychologists$83,350
Psychology Teachers$82,850
Social Workers$58,800
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,630
Health Care Social Workers$53,900
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,660
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Syracuse Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Syracuse is 110.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $101,620 per year or $48.86 per hour in Syracuse.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Syracuse Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $105,208 per year or $51 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Syracuse are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,620), School Psychologists($83,350), Psychology Teachers($82,850).


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