Salary Report for Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Pennsylvania Rankings
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.
Type | Pennsylvania | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $37.09 | $47.90 | -22.57% |
Average Annual Salary | $77,140 | $99,640 | -22.58% |
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.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 262 | Under $38,150 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 393 | $38,150 – $57,260 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 655 | $57,260 – $69,930 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 655 | $69,930 – $94,050 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 393 | $69,930 – $111,110 |
10% | 20+ years | 262 | Above $111,110 |
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.
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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).
Title | Annual Salary |
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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 |
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.
Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
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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 |
Salary FAQ for Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
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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