Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Greenville is 100.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Greenville earn an average of $74,360 per year or $35.75 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Greenville is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Greenville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Greenville

  • Ranks #13 in North Carolina for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #219 in the nation for salary and #332 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #106 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Greenville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $74,360 or $35.75 per hour which is 21% less than the North Carolina average salary of $94,480.

AverageGreenvilleNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$35.75$45.42-21.29%
Annual Salary$74,360$94,480-21.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Greenville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $74,360 or $35.75 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageGreenvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$35.75$47.90-25.37%
Annual Salary$74,360$99,640-25.37%
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 Greenville earns an average annual salary of $82,202 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $94,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Greenville is 10% less than the North Carolina average, which means Greenville 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.
  • Greenville average salary is $74,360.
  • Greenville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $82,202.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Greenville$74,36090.46%$82,202
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 Greenville, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $60,030 and $78,670 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 $117,960, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $39,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $39,220
15%2 – 4 years15$39,220 – $60,030
25%5 – 9 years25$60,030 – $75,600
25%10 – 14 years25$75,600 – $78,670
15%15 – 20 years15$75,600 – $117,960
10%20+ years10Above $117,960
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 Social Workers ($48,870), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,970), and Health Care Social Workers ($66,280).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,360
Health Care Social Workers$66,280
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,970
Social Workers$48,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Greenville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Greenville is 100.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $74,360 per year or $35.75 per hour in Greenville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Greenville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $82,202 per year or $40 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Greenville are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($74,360), Health Care Social Workers($66,280), Substance Abuse Counselors($53,970).


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