Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Fayetteville is 60.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Fayetteville earn an average of $85,750 per year or $41.23 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Fayetteville is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Fayetteville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Fayetteville

  • Ranks #9 in North Carolina for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #156 in the nation for salary and #354 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #154 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Fayetteville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,750 or $41.23 per hour which is 9% less than the North Carolina average salary of $94,480.

AverageFayettevilleNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$41.23$45.42-9.23%
Annual Salary$85,750$94,480-9.24%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Fayetteville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,750 or $41.23 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageFayettevilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$41.23$47.90-13.92%
Annual Salary$85,750$99,640-13.94%
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 Fayetteville earns an average annual salary of $95,490 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $94,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Fayetteville is 10% less than the North Carolina average, which means Fayetteville 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.
  • Fayetteville average salary is $85,750.
  • Fayetteville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $95,490.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Fayetteville$85,75089.80%$95,490
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 Fayetteville, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $58,340 and $102,400 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 $128,850, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $45,150, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $45,150
15%2 – 4 years9$45,150 – $58,340
25%5 – 9 years15$58,340 – $78,280
25%10 – 14 years15$78,280 – $102,400
15%15 – 20 years9$78,280 – $128,850
10%20+ years6Above $128,850
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 ($41,680), Social Workers ($47,850), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,100), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,890).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,750
Health Care Social Workers$54,890
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,100
Social Workers$47,850
Marriage and Family Therapists$41,680
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Fayetteville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Fayetteville is 60.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,750 per year or $41.23 per hour in Fayetteville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Fayetteville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $95,490 per year or $46 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Fayetteville are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($85,750), Health Care Social Workers($54,890), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,100).


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