Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Charlottesville is 60.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Charlottesville earn an average of $85,890 per year or $41.29 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Charlottesville is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Charlottesville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Charlottesville

  • Ranks #7 in Virginia for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #155 in the nation for salary and #134 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #161 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Virginia

Charlottesville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,890 or $41.29 per hour which is 21% less than the Virginia average salary of $108,910.

AverageCharlottesvilleVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$41.29$52.36-21.14%
Annual Salary$85,890$108,910-21.14%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Charlottesville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,890 or $41.29 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageCharlottesvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$41.29$47.90-13.80%
Annual Salary$85,890$99,640-13.80%
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 Charlottesville earns an average annual salary of $88,885 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $108,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Charlottesville is 3% less than the Virginia average, which means Charlottesville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.

  • Virginia average salary is $108,910.
  • Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $107,853.
  • Charlottesville average salary is $85,890.
  • Charlottesville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $88,885.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Charlottesville$85,89096.63%$88,885
Virginia$108,910100.98%$107,853
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 Charlottesville, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $56,410 and $101,750 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 $135,320, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $48,630, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $48,630
15%2 – 4 years9$48,630 – $56,410
25%5 – 9 years15$56,410 – $79,590
25%10 – 14 years15$79,590 – $101,750
15%15 – 20 years9$79,590 – $135,320
10%20+ years6Above $135,320
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 Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,430), Social Workers ($53,290), and Health Care Social Workers ($63,480).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,890
Health Care Social Workers$63,480
Social Workers$53,290
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,430
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Charlottesville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Charlottesville is 60.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,890 per year or $41.29 per hour in Charlottesville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Charlottesville Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $88,885 per year or $43 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Charlottesville are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($85,890), Health Care Social Workers($63,480), Social Workers($53,290).


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