Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Lynchburg is 40.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Lynchburg earn an average of $86,670 per year or $41.67 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Lynchburg is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Lynchburg is less than 1%.

Rankings for Lynchburg

  • Ranks #6 in Virginia for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #146 in the nation for salary and #357 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #236 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Virginia

Lynchburg Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $86,670 or $41.67 per hour which is 20% less than the Virginia average salary of $108,910.

AverageLynchburgVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$41.67$52.36-20.42%
Annual Salary$86,670$108,910-20.42%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Lynchburg Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $86,670 or $41.67 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageLynchburgU.S.%
Hourly Wage$41.67$47.90-13.01%
Annual Salary$86,670$99,640-13.02%
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 Lynchburg earns an average annual salary of $96,622 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $108,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Lynchburg is 10% less than the Virginia average, which means Lynchburg 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.
  • Lynchburg average salary is $86,670.
  • Lynchburg cost-of-living adjusted salary is $96,622.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Lynchburg$86,67089.70%$96,622
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 Lynchburg, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $56,460 and $101,590 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 $159,690, 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 Year4Under $37,240
15%2 – 4 years6$37,240 – $56,460
25%5 – 9 years10$56,460 – $74,490
25%10 – 14 years10$74,490 – $101,590
15%15 – 20 years6$74,490 – $159,690
10%20+ years4Above $159,690
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 ($44,370), Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,910), and Health Care Social Workers ($51,650).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$86,670
Health Care Social Workers$51,650
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,910
Social Workers$44,370
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Lynchburg Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

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

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $86,670 per year or $41.67 per hour in Lynchburg.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Lynchburg Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $96,622 per year or $46 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Lynchburg are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($86,670), Health Care Social Workers($51,650), Substance Abuse Counselors($47,910).


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