Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in State College is 40.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in State College earn an average of $76,390 per year or $36.73 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in State College is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in State College is less than 1%.

Rankings for State College

  • Ranks #9 in Pennsylvania for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #205 in the nation for salary and #89 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #222 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

State College Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $76,390 or $36.73 per hour which is almost same as Pennsylvania average salary of $77,140.

AverageState CollegePennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.73$37.09-0.97%
Annual Salary$76,390$77,140-0.97%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

State College Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $76,390 or $36.73 per hour which is 23% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageState CollegeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.73$47.90-23.32%
Annual Salary$76,390$99,640-23.33%
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 State College earns an average annual salary of $76,867 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $77,140. per year.

Cost-of-living in State College is 1% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means State College 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.
  • State College average salary is $76,390.
  • State College cost-of-living adjusted salary is $76,867.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
State College$76,39099.38%$76,867
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 State College, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $65,480 and $83,130 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 $102,320, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $50,140, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $50,140
15%2 – 4 years6$50,140 – $65,480
25%5 – 9 years10$65,480 – $66,960
25%10 – 14 years10$66,960 – $83,130
15%15 – 20 years6$66,960 – $102,320
10%20+ years4Above $102,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,230), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,790), Health Care Social Workers ($59,140), and School Psychologists ($73,060).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,390
School Psychologists$73,060
Health Care Social Workers$59,140
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,790
Social Workers$42,230
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for State College Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in State College is 40.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $76,390 per year or $36.73 per hour in State College.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in State College Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $76,867 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in State College are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($76,390), School Psychologists($73,060), Health Care Social Workers($59,140).


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