Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Asheville is 80.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Asheville earn an average of $88,130 per year or $42.37 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Asheville is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Asheville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Asheville

  • Ranks #6 in North Carolina for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #137 in the nation for salary and #277 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #130 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Asheville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $88,130 or $42.37 per hour which is 6% less than the North Carolina average salary of $94,480.

AverageAshevilleNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$42.37$45.42-6.72%
Annual Salary$88,130$94,480-6.72%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Asheville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $88,130 or $42.37 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageAshevilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$42.37$47.90-11.54%
Annual Salary$88,130$99,640-11.55%
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 Asheville earns an average annual salary of $95,700 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $94,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Asheville is 8% less than the North Carolina average, which means Asheville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.

  • North Carolina average salary is $94,480.
  • North Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $102,875.
  • Asheville average salary is $88,130.
  • Asheville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $95,700.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Asheville$88,13092.09%$95,700
North Carolina$94,48091.84%$102,875
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 Asheville, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $64,290 and $109,740 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 $126,010, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $35,110, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $35,110
15%2 – 4 years12$35,110 – $64,290
25%5 – 9 years20$64,290 – $81,700
25%10 – 14 years20$81,700 – $109,740
15%15 – 20 years12$81,700 – $126,010
10%20+ years8Above $126,010
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 Marriage and Family Therapists ($47,850), Social Workers ($48,640), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,680), School Psychologists ($56,800), Health Care Social Workers ($60,030), and Psychology Teachers ($66,690).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88,130
Psychology Teachers$66,690
Health Care Social Workers$60,030
School Psychologists$56,800
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,680
Social Workers$48,640
Marriage and Family Therapists$47,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Asheville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Asheville is 80.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $88,130 per year or $42.37 per hour in Asheville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Asheville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $95,700 per year or $46 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Asheville are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($88,130), Psychology Teachers($66,690), Health Care Social Workers($60,030).


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