2023 Salary Report for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in South Carolina

Salary Report for South Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

South Carolina Rankings

Compare South Carolina to U.S.

South Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $84,760 which is 14% less than the national average salary of $99,640.

Type	South Carolina	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$40.75	$47.90	-14.93%
Average Annual Salary	$84,760	$99,640	-14.93%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In South Carolina, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $49,290 and $103,850 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 $129,780, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $34,860, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	24	Under $34,860
15%	2 – 4 years	36	$34,860 – $49,290
25%	5 – 9 years	60	$49,290 – $78,930
25%	10 – 14 years	60	$78,930 – $103,850
15%	15 – 20 years	36	$78,930 – $129,780
10%	20+ years	24	Above $129,780

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in South Carolina psychologists earn about $92,482 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $99,640.

Cost-of-living in South Carolina is 8% less than the national average, which means South Carolina 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 $84,760, South Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($103,530).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,250), Social Workers ($45,710), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,480), Health Care Social Workers ($56,870), School Psychologists ($65,080), and Psychology Teachers ($76,120).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$103,530
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$84,760
Psychology Teachers	$76,120
School Psychologists	$65,080
Health Care Social Workers	$56,870
Marriage and Family Therapists	$56,480
Social Workers	$45,710
Substance Abuse Counselors	$44,250

Salaries Ranked by South Carolina Cities

The average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in South Carolina is $84,760. The top cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the most are Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin ($99,100) and Columbia ($83,060).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Columbia ($90,965) and Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin ($108,841).

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
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin	$99,100	$108,841	$9,741
Columbia	$83,060	$90,965	$7,905

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