Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Lancaster is 90.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Lancaster earn an average of $75,880 per year or $36.48 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Lancaster is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Lancaster is less than 1%.

Rankings for Lancaster

  • Ranks #11 in Pennsylvania for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #208 in the nation for salary and #99 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #118 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Lancaster Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,880 or $36.48 per hour which is 1% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $77,140.

AverageLancasterPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.48$37.09-1.64%
Annual Salary$75,880$77,140-1.63%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Lancaster Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,880 or $36.48 per hour which is 23% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageLancasterU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.48$47.90-23.84%
Annual Salary$75,880$99,640-23.85%
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 Lancaster earns an average annual salary of $77,059 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $77,140. per year.

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

  • Pennsylvania average salary is $77,140.
  • Pennsylvania cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,069.
  • Lancaster average salary is $75,880.
  • Lancaster cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,059.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Lancaster$75,88098.47%$77,059
Pennsylvania$77,14097.56%$79,069
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 Lancaster, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $48,600 and $97,460 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 $126,110, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $37,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $37,240
15%2 – 4 years14$37,240 – $48,600
25%5 – 9 years22$48,600 – $62,460
25%10 – 14 years22$62,460 – $97,460
15%15 – 20 years14$62,460 – $126,110
10%20+ years9Above $126,110
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $75,880, Lancaster Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($94,750), and Psychology Teachers ($87,540).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,250), Social Workers ($48,860), and Health Care Social Workers ($61,090).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$94,750
Psychology Teachers$87,540
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,880
Health Care Social Workers$61,090
Social Workers$48,860
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Lancaster Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Lancaster is 90.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,880 per year or $36.48 per hour in Lancaster.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Lancaster Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $77,059 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Lancaster are School Psychologists($94,750), Psychology Teachers($87,540), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($75,880).


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