Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Columbus
Compared to Ohio
Columbus Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $96,540 or $46.41 per hour which is 8% less than the Ohio average salary of $105,460.
| Average | Columbus | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $46.41 | $50.70 | -8.46% |
| Annual Salary | $96,540 | $105,460 | -8.46% |
Compared to the U.S.
Columbus Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $96,540 or $46.41 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.
| Average | Columbus | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $46.41 | $47.90 | -3.11% |
| Annual Salary | $96,540 | $99,640 | -3.11% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Columbus earns an average annual salary of $102,451 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $105,460. per year.
Cost-of-living in Columbus is 6% less than the Ohio average, which means Columbus residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $96,540 | 94.23% | $102,451 |
| Ohio | $105,460 | 91.69% | $115,018 |
| U.S. | $99,640 | – | $99,640 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Columbus, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $49,550 and $104,990 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 $201,170, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $38,460, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 45 | Under $38,460 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 68 | $38,460 – $49,550 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 112 | $49,550 – $82,220 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 112 | $82,220 – $104,990 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 68 | $82,220 – $201,170 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 45 | Above $201,170 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,670), Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,770), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,480), Health Care Social Workers ($59,260), School Psychologists ($75,760), Psychology Teachers ($93,840), and Forensic Psychologists ($95,100).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $96,540 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $95,100 |
| Psychology Teachers | $93,840 |
| School Psychologists | $75,760 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $59,260 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $58,480 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $54,770 |
| Social Workers | $48,670 |
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