Salary Report for North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
North Carolina Rankings
Compare North Carolina to U.S.
North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $94,480 which is 5% less than the national average salary of $99,640.
Type | North Carolina | U.S. | % Difference |
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Average Hourly Wage | $45.42 | $47.90 | -5.18% |
Average Annual Salary | $94,480 | $99,640 | -5.18% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In North Carolina, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $61,970 and $118,510 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 $163,980, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $39,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 193 | Under $39,640 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 290 | $39,640 – $61,970 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 482 | $61,970 – $81,700 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 482 | $81,700 – $118,510 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 290 | $81,700 – $163,980 |
10% | 20+ years | 193 | Above $163,980 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in North Carolina psychologists earn about $102,875 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $99,640.
Cost-of-living in North Carolina is 8% less than the national average, which means North Carolina residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
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Salary Compared to Related Professions
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,900), Social Workers ($51,060), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,850), Health Care Social Workers ($62,540), School Psychologists ($65,110), Psychology Teachers ($80,960), and Forensic Psychologists ($87,210).
Title | Annual Salary |
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $94,480 |
Forensic Psychologists | $87,210 |
Psychology Teachers | $80,960 |
School Psychologists | $65,110 |
Health Care Social Workers | $62,540 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,850 |
Social Workers | $51,060 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $46,900 |
Salaries Ranked by North Carolina Cities
The average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in North Carolina is $94,480. The top cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the most are Jacksonville ($94,560), Asheville ($88,130) and Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton ($86,500).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area ($99,861), Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton ($98,677) and Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area ($97,177).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary will have in that area.
Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
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Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $109,930 | $116,230 | $6,300 |
Durham-Chapel Hill | $102,000 | $108,707 | $6,707 |
Greensboro-High Point | $101,350 | $112,113 | $10,763 |
Raleigh | $100,280 | $104,830 | $4,550 |
Jacksonville | $94,560 | $104,198 | $9,638 |
Asheville | $88,130 | $95,700 | $7,570 |
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $86,500 | $98,677 | $12,177 |
Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area | $86,310 | $99,861 | $13,551 |
Fayetteville | $85,750 | $95,490 | $9,740 |
Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area | $83,990 | $97,177 | $13,187 |
Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area | $79,810 | $92,341 | $12,531 |
Goldsboro | $74,690 | $83,780 | $9,090 |
Greenville | $74,360 | $82,202 | $7,842 |
Winston-Salem | $74,310 | $83,476 | $9,166 |
Wilmington | $72,680 | $76,137 | $3,457 |
Salary FAQ for North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
City and Rural Summaries
Asheville
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $88,130
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $95,700
Hourly Wage: $42.37
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.09
Asheville Salary Report
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $109,930
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $116,230
Hourly Wage: $53
Currently Employed: 430
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.58
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Salary Report
Durham-Chapel Hill
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $102,000
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $108,707
Hourly Wage: $49.04
Currently Employed: 220
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.83
Durham-Chapel Hill Salary Report
Fayetteville
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $85,750
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $95,490
Hourly Wage: $41
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.80
Fayetteville Salary Report
Goldsboro
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $74,690
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $83,780
Hourly Wage: $35.91
Currently Employed: 40
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.15
Goldsboro Salary Report
Greensboro-High Point
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $101,350
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $112,113
Hourly Wage: $49
Currently Employed: 100
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.40
Greensboro-High Point Salary Report
Greenville
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $74,360
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $82,202
Hourly Wage: $35.75
Currently Employed: 100
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.46
Greenville Salary Report
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $86,500
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $98,677
Hourly Wage: $42
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.66
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Salary Report
Jacksonville
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $94,560
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $104,198
Hourly Wage: $45.46
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.75
Jacksonville Salary Report
Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $86,310
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $99,861
Hourly Wage: $42
Currently Employed: 40
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.43
Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $83,990
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $97,177
Hourly Wage: $40.38
Currently Employed: 90
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.43
Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Raleigh
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $100,280
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $104,830
Hourly Wage: $48
Currently Employed: 320
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.66
Raleigh Salary Report
Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $79,810
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $92,341
Hourly Wage: $38.37
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.43
Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Wilmington
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $72,680
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $76,137
Hourly Wage: $35
Currently Employed: 120
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.46
Wilmington Salary Report
Winston-Salem
Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $74,310
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $83,476
Hourly Wage: $35.72
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.02
Winston-Salem Salary Report
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