Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $79,810 per year or $38.37 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #11 in North Carolina for salary and #17 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #185 in the nation for salary and #462 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #122 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $79,810 or $38.37 per hour which is 15% less than the North Carolina average salary of $94,480.

AverageSoutheast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$38.37$45.42-15.52%
Annual Salary$79,810$94,480-15.53%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $79,810 or $38.37 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageSoutheast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$38.37$47.90-19.90%
Annual Salary$79,810$99,640-19.90%
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 Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $92,341 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $94,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the North Carolina average, which means Southeast Coastal 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.
  • Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $79,810.
  • Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $92,341.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$79,81086.43%$92,341
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 Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $61,000 and $98,030 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 $113,740, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $50,350, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $50,350
15%2 – 4 years12$50,350 – $61,000
25%5 – 9 years20$61,000 – $76,790
25%10 – 14 years20$76,790 – $98,030
15%15 – 20 years12$76,790 – $113,740
10%20+ years8Above $113,740
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 ($48,270), Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,320), Health Care Social Workers ($53,520), School Psychologists ($54,930), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,110), and Psychology Teachers ($63,770).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$79,810
Psychology Teachers$63,770
Marriage and Family Therapists$56,110
School Psychologists$54,930
Health Care Social Workers$53,520
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,320
Social Workers$48,270
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $79,810 per year or $38.37 per hour in Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $92,341 per year or $44 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($79,810), Psychology Teachers($63,770), Marriage and Family Therapists($56,110).


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