Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News is 170.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News earn an average of $110,140 per year or $52.95 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News is 13%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News is less than 1%.

Rankings for Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News

  • Ranks #1 in Virginia for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #45 in the nation for salary and #145 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #56 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Virginia

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $110,140 or $52.95 per hour which is 1% more than the Virginia average salary of $108,910.

AverageVirginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport NewsVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$52.95$52.361.13%
Annual Salary$110,140$108,9101.13%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $110,140 or $52.95 per hour which is 10% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageVirginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport NewsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$52.95$47.9010.54%
Annual Salary$110,140$99,64010.54%
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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News earns an average annual salary of $114,514 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $108,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News is 4% less than the Virginia average, which means Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News 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.
  • Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News average salary is $110,140.
  • Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News cost-of-living adjusted salary is $114,514.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News$110,14096.18%$114,514
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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $76,230 and $149,070 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 $201,160, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $61,870, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year17Under $61,870
15%2 – 4 years26$61,870 – $76,230
25%5 – 9 years42$76,230 – $99,310
25%10 – 14 years42$99,310 – $149,070
15%15 – 20 years26$99,310 – $201,160
10%20+ years17Above $201,160
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 Marriage and Family Therapists ($50,140), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,470), Social Workers ($54,170), Health Care Social Workers ($54,560), School Psychologists ($76,850), Psychology Teachers ($80,410), and Forensic Psychologists ($98,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110,140
Forensic Psychologists$98,700
Psychology Teachers$80,410
School Psychologists$76,850
Health Care Social Workers$54,560
Social Workers$54,170
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,470
Marriage and Family Therapists$50,140
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News is 170.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $110,140 per year or $52.95 per hour in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $114,514 per year or $55 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($110,140), Forensic Psychologists($98,700), Psychology Teachers($80,410).


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