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Rankings for Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Washington
Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $97,940 or $47.09 per hour which is 5% less than the Washington average salary of $103,190.
| Average | Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $47.09 | $49.61 | -5.08% |
| Annual Salary | $97,940 | $103,190 | -5.09% |
Compared to the U.S.
Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $97,940 or $47.09 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.
| Average | Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $47.09 | $47.90 | -1.69% |
| Annual Salary | $97,940 | $99,640 | -1.71% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $100,969 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $103,190. per year.
Cost-of-living in Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area is 3% less than the Washington average, which means Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | $97,940 | 97.00% | $100,969 |
| Washington | $103,190 | 107.36% | $96,116 |
| U.S. | $99,640 | – | $99,640 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $82,330 and $118,510 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 $125,340, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $74,590, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 4 | Under $74,590 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 6 | $74,590 – $82,330 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 10 | $82,330 – $86,470 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 10 | $86,470 – $118,510 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 6 | $86,470 – $125,340 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 4 | Above $125,340 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,800), Social Workers ($60,350), Health Care Social Workers ($62,360), and School Psychologists ($94,460).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $97,940 |
| School Psychologists | $94,460 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $62,360 |
| Social Workers | $60,350 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $51,800 |
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