Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $86,310 per year or $41.50 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in North Carolina for salary and #18 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #149 in the nation for salary and #459 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #203 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $86,310 or $41.50 per hour which is 8% less than the North Carolina average salary of $94,480.

AverageMountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$41.50$45.42-8.63%
Annual Salary$86,310$94,480-8.65%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $86,310 or $41.50 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageMountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$41.50$47.90-13.36%
Annual Salary$86,310$99,640-13.38%
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 Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $99,861 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $94,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the North Carolina average, which means Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $86,310.
  • Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $99,861.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$86,31086.43%$99,861
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 Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $62,070 and $124,970 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 $155,790, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $48,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $48,510
15%2 – 4 years6$48,510 – $62,070
25%5 – 9 years10$62,070 – $74,590
25%10 – 14 years10$74,590 – $124,970
15%15 – 20 years6$74,590 – $155,790
10%20+ years4Above $155,790
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 ($46,940), Health Care Social Workers ($51,090), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,930), School Psychologists ($55,570), and Psychology Teachers ($78,310).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$86,310
Psychology Teachers$78,310
School Psychologists$55,570
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,930
Health Care Social Workers$51,090
Social Workers$46,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $86,310 per year or $41.50 per hour in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $99,861 per year or $48 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($86,310), Psychology Teachers($78,310), School Psychologists($55,570).


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