Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Durham-Chapel Hill is 220.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Durham-Chapel Hill earn an average of $102,000 per year or $49.04 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Durham-Chapel Hill is 11%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Durham-Chapel Hill is less than 1%.

Rankings for Durham-Chapel Hill

  • Ranks #2 in North Carolina for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #72 in the nation for salary and #205 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #45 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Durham-Chapel Hill Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $102,000 or $49.04 per hour which is 7% more than the North Carolina average salary of $94,480.

AverageDurham-Chapel HillNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$49.04$45.427.97%
Annual Salary$102,000$94,4807.96%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Durham-Chapel Hill Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $102,000 or $49.04 per hour which is 2% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageDurham-Chapel HillU.S.%
Hourly Wage$49.04$47.902.38%
Annual Salary$102,000$99,6402.37%
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 Durham-Chapel Hill earns an average annual salary of $108,707 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $94,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Durham-Chapel Hill is 6% less than the North Carolina average, which means Durham-Chapel Hill 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.
  • Durham-Chapel Hill average salary is $102,000.
  • Durham-Chapel Hill cost-of-living adjusted salary is $108,707.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Durham-Chapel Hill$102,00093.83%$108,707
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 Durham-Chapel Hill, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $65,650 and $129,380 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 $169,620, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $37,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year22Under $37,700
15%2 – 4 years33$37,700 – $65,650
25%5 – 9 years55$65,650 – $84,700
25%10 – 14 years55$84,700 – $129,380
15%15 – 20 years33$84,700 – $169,620
10%20+ years22Above $169,620
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 ($48,650), Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,930), Social Workers ($60,400), School Psychologists ($66,520), Health Care Social Workers ($66,560), and Forensic Psychologists ($72,710).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$102,000
Forensic Psychologists$72,710
Health Care Social Workers$66,560
School Psychologists$66,520
Social Workers$60,400
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,930
Marriage and Family Therapists$48,650
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Durham-Chapel Hill Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Durham-Chapel Hill is 220.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $102,000 per year or $49.04 per hour in Durham-Chapel Hill.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Durham-Chapel Hill Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $108,707 per year or $52 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Durham-Chapel Hill are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($102,000), Forensic Psychologists($72,710), Health Care Social Workers($66,560).


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