Salary Report for Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Pennsylvania is 2,620.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Pennsylvania earn an average of $77,140 per year or $37.09 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Pennsylvania is 5%.

Pennsylvania Rankings

  • Pennsylvania ranks #41 in the U.S. for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary and #23 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Pennsylvania ranks #6 in the U.S. for the total number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed.

Compare Pennsylvania to U.S.

Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $77,140 which is 22% less than the national average salary of $99,640.

TypePennsylvaniaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$37.09$47.90-22.57%
Average Annual Salary$77,140$99,640-22.58%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Pennsylvania, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $57,260 and $94,050 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 $111,110, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $38,150, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year262Under $38,150
15%2 – 4 years393$38,150 – $57,260
25%5 – 9 years655$57,260 – $69,930
25%10 – 14 years655$69,930 – $94,050
15%15 – 20 years393$69,930 – $111,110
10%20+ years262Above $111,110
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Pennsylvania psychologists earn about $79,069 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $99,640.

Cost-of-living in Pennsylvania is 2% less than the national average, which means Pennsylvania residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $99,640.
  • Average Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is $77,140.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average salary of $79,069.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $77,140, Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($100,290), Psychology Teachers ($88,340), and School Psychologists ($80,280).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,390), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,480), Marriage and Family Therapists ($51,260), and Health Care Social Workers ($61,990).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$100,290
Psychology Teachers$88,340
School Psychologists$80,280
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77,140
Health Care Social Workers$61,990
Marriage and Family Therapists$51,260
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,480
Social Workers$49,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Pennsylvania Cities

The average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Pennsylvania is $77,140. The top cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the most are Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ($87,880), Harrisburg-Carlisle ($84,570) and Pittsburgh ($80,730).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Harrisburg-Carlisle ($87,655), Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area ($86,559) and Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ($85,946).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary will have in that area.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$87,880$85,946$-1,934
Harrisburg-Carlisle$84,570$87,655$3,085
Pittsburgh$80,730$84,375$3,645
York-Hanover$80,200$82,502$2,302
Erie$80,000$84,719$4,719
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton$79,880$85,874$5,994
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$79,710$80,418$708
Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area$77,410$86,559$9,149
State College$76,390$76,867$477
Altoona$76,300$84,637$8,337
Lancaster$75,880$77,059$1,179
Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area$73,950$82,690$8,740
Reading$71,390$72,825$1,435
Western Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area$70,120$78,408$8,288
Gettysburg$60,350$62,649$2,299
Bloomsburg-Berwick$59,650$64,605$4,955
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $38,150 and $111,110 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 2,620 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed in Pennsylvania which is about 5% of the U.S. total.

Forensic Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in Pennsylvania with an average annual wage of $100,290.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $38,150 a year in Pennsylvania

The most Clinical and Counseling Psychologists work in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area where 1,010 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Pennsylvania earn 79,069 per year, while the average across the United States earns $99,640.

By 0, Pennsylvania will need 0 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists. A less than 5 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists will need to enter into the Pennsylvania work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $79,710
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $80,418
Hourly Wage: $38.32
Currently Employed: 110
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.12
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Salary Report

Altoona

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $76,300
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $84,637
Hourly Wage: $37
Currently Employed: 40
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.15
Altoona Salary Report

Bloomsburg-Berwick

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $59,650
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $64,605
Hourly Wage: $28.68
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.33
Bloomsburg-Berwick Salary Report

Erie

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $80,000
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $84,719
Hourly Wage: $38
Currently Employed: 70
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.43
Erie Salary Report

Gettysburg

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $60,350
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $62,649
Hourly Wage: $29.01
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.33
Gettysburg Salary Report

Harrisburg-Carlisle

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $84,570
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $87,655
Hourly Wage: $41
Currently Employed: 250
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.48
Harrisburg-Carlisle Salary Report

Lancaster

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $75,880
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $77,059
Hourly Wage: $36.48
Currently Employed: 90
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.47
Lancaster Salary Report

Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $77,410
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $86,559
Hourly Wage: $37
Currently Employed: 70
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.43
Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $87,880
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $85,946
Hourly Wage: $42.25
Currently Employed: 1,010
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.25
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Salary Report

Pittsburgh

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $80,730
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $84,375
Hourly Wage: $39
Currently Employed: 380
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.68
Pittsburgh Salary Report

Reading

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $71,390
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $72,825
Hourly Wage: $34.32
Currently Employed: 100
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.03
Reading Salary Report

Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $79,880
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $85,874
Hourly Wage: $38
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.02
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton Salary Report

Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $73,950
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $82,690
Hourly Wage: $35.56
Currently Employed: 120
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.43
Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

State College

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $76,390
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $76,867
Hourly Wage: $37
Currently Employed: 40
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.38
State College Salary Report

Western Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $70,120
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $78,408
Hourly Wage: $33.71
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.43
Western Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

York-Hanover

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $80,200
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $82,502
Hourly Wage: $39
Currently Employed: 40
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.21
York-Hanover Salary Report

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