Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Reading is 100.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Reading earn an average of $71,390 per year or $34.32 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Reading is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Reading is less than 1%.

Rankings for Reading

  • Ranks #13 in Pennsylvania for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #232 in the nation for salary and #105 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #110 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Reading Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $71,390 or $34.32 per hour which is 7% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $77,140.

AverageReadingPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$34.32$37.09-7.47%
Annual Salary$71,390$77,140-7.45%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Reading Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $71,390 or $34.32 per hour which is 28% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageReadingU.S.%
Hourly Wage$34.32$47.90-28.35%
Annual Salary$71,390$99,640-28.35%
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 Reading earns an average annual salary of $72,825 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $77,140. per year.

Cost-of-living in Reading is 2% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Reading 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.
  • Reading average salary is $71,390.
  • Reading cost-of-living adjusted salary is $72,825.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Reading$71,39098.03%$72,825
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 Reading, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $48,660 and $81,520 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 $101,510, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $43,800, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $43,800
15%2 – 4 years15$43,800 – $48,660
25%5 – 9 years25$48,660 – $61,880
25%10 – 14 years25$61,880 – $81,520
15%15 – 20 years15$61,880 – $101,510
10%20+ years10Above $101,510
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 $71,390, Reading Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($83,650), and Psychology Teachers ($82,630).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,920), Social Workers ($47,000), Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,430), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,150).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$83,650
Psychology Teachers$82,630
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$71,390
Health Care Social Workers$58,150
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,430
Social Workers$47,000
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Reading Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Reading is 100.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $71,390 per year or $34.32 per hour in Reading.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Reading Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $72,825 per year or $35 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Reading are School Psychologists($83,650), Psychology Teachers($82,630), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($71,390).


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