Salary Report for North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in North Carolina is 1,930.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in North Carolina earn an average of $94,480 per year or $45.42 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in North Carolina is 3%.

North Carolina Rankings

  • North Carolina ranks #23 in the U.S. for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary and #39 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • North Carolina ranks #10 in the U.S. for the total number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed.

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.

TypeNorth CarolinaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$45.42$47.90-5.18%
Average Annual Salary$94,480$99,640-5.18%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

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.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year193Under $39,640
15%2 – 4 years290$39,640 – $61,970
25%5 – 9 years482$61,970 – $81,700
25%10 – 14 years482$81,700 – $118,510
15%15 – 20 years290$81,700 – $163,980
10%20+ years193Above $163,980
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

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.

  • National average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $99,640.
  • Average North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is $94,480.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average salary of $102,875.

More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.

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).

TitleAnnual Salary
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
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

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.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
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
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $39,640 and $163,980 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 1,930 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed in North Carolina which is about 3% of the U.S. total.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in North Carolina with an average annual wage of $94,480.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $39,640 a year in North Carolina

The most Clinical and Counseling Psychologists work in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area where 430 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in North Carolina earn 102,875 per year, while the average across the United States earns $99,640.

By 0, North Carolina will need 0 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists. A less than 5 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists will need to enter into the North Carolina work forces each year.

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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