Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Winston-Salem is 80.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Winston-Salem earn an average of $74,310 per year or $35.72 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Winston-Salem is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Winston-Salem is less than 1%.

Rankings for Winston-Salem

  • Ranks #14 in North Carolina for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #221 in the nation for salary and #377 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #121 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Winston-Salem Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $74,310 or $35.72 per hour which is 21% less than the North Carolina average salary of $94,480.

AverageWinston-SalemNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$35.72$45.42-21.36%
Annual Salary$74,310$94,480-21.35%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Winston-Salem Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $74,310 or $35.72 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageWinston-SalemU.S.%
Hourly Wage$35.72$47.90-25.43%
Annual Salary$74,310$99,640-25.42%
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 Winston-Salem earns an average annual salary of $83,476 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $94,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Winston-Salem is 11% less than the North Carolina average, which means Winston-Salem 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.
  • Winston-Salem average salary is $74,310.
  • Winston-Salem cost-of-living adjusted salary is $83,476.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Winston-Salem$74,31089.02%$83,476
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 Winston-Salem, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $61,060 and $81,940 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 $124,970, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $41,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $41,730
15%2 – 4 years12$41,730 – $61,060
25%5 – 9 years20$61,060 – $64,430
25%10 – 14 years20$64,430 – $81,940
15%15 – 20 years12$64,430 – $124,970
10%20+ years8Above $124,970
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 ($49,030), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,550), Health Care Social Workers ($62,720), and School Psychologists ($63,610).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,310
School Psychologists$63,610
Health Care Social Workers$62,720
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,550
Social Workers$49,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Winston-Salem Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Winston-Salem is 80.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $74,310 per year or $35.72 per hour in Winston-Salem.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Winston-Salem Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $83,476 per year or $40 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Winston-Salem are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($74,310), School Psychologists($63,610), Health Care Social Workers($62,720).


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