Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is 430.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia earn an average of $109,930 per year or $52.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is 22%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is 1%.

Rankings for Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia

  • Ranks #1 in North Carolina for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #47 in the nation for salary and #185 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #28 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $109,930 or $52.85 per hour which is 16% more than the North Carolina average salary of $94,480.

AverageCharlotte-Concord-GastoniaNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$52.85$45.4216.36%
Annual Salary$109,930$94,48016.35%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $109,930 or $52.85 per hour which is 10% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageCharlotte-Concord-GastoniaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$52.85$47.9010.33%
Annual Salary$109,930$99,64010.33%
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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia earns an average annual salary of $116,230 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $94,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is 5% less than the North Carolina average, which means Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia 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.
  • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia average salary is $109,930.
  • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $116,230.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$109,93094.58%$116,230
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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $62,070 and $128,390 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 $205,440, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $36,970, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year43Under $36,970
15%2 – 4 years64$36,970 – $62,070
25%5 – 9 years108$62,070 – $94,180
25%10 – 14 years108$94,180 – $128,390
15%15 – 20 years64$94,180 – $205,440
10%20+ years43Above $205,440
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 ($47,560), Social Workers ($53,420), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,660), Health Care Social Workers ($62,040), School Psychologists ($69,530), Psychology Teachers ($76,350), and Forensic Psychologists ($96,540).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$109,930
Forensic Psychologists$96,540
Psychology Teachers$76,350
School Psychologists$69,530
Health Care Social Workers$62,040
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,660
Social Workers$53,420
Marriage and Family Therapists$47,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is 430.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $109,930 per year or $52.85 per hour in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $116,230 per year or $56 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($109,930), Forensic Psychologists($96,540), Psychology Teachers($76,350).


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