Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Huntington-Ashland is 70.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Huntington-Ashland earn an average of $67,850 per year or $32.62 per hour.
  • The percentage of West Virginia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Huntington-Ashland is 18%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Huntington-Ashland is less than 1%.

Rankings for Huntington-Ashland

  • Ranks #3 in West Virginia for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in West Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #250 in the nation for salary and #458 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #145 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to West Virginia

Huntington-Ashland Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $67,850 or $32.62 per hour which is 7% more than the West Virginia average salary of $63,410.

AverageHuntington-AshlandWest Virginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$32.62$30.496.99%
Annual Salary$67,850$63,4107.00%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Huntington-Ashland Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $67,850 or $32.62 per hour which is 31% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageHuntington-AshlandU.S.%
Hourly Wage$32.62$47.90-31.90%
Annual Salary$67,850$99,640-31.90%
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 Huntington-Ashland earns an average annual salary of $78,421 which compares to the West Virginia average annual salary of $63,410. per year.

Cost-of-living in Huntington-Ashland is 13% less than the West Virginia average, which means Huntington-Ashland residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to West Virginia average.

  • West Virginia average salary is $63,410.
  • West Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $72,090.
  • Huntington-Ashland average salary is $67,850.
  • Huntington-Ashland cost-of-living adjusted salary is $78,421.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Huntington-Ashland$67,85086.52%$78,421
West Virginia$63,41087.96%$72,090
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 Huntington-Ashland, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $47,260 and $75,290 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 $100,340, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $30,880, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $30,880
15%2 – 4 years10$30,880 – $47,260
25%5 – 9 years18$47,260 – $62,260
25%10 – 14 years18$62,260 – $75,290
15%15 – 20 years10$62,260 – $100,340
10%20+ years7Above $100,340
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $67,850, Huntington-Ashland Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($71,280).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($40,700), Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,880), Psychology Teachers ($57,590), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,140).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$71,280
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$67,850
Health Care Social Workers$58,140
Psychology Teachers$57,590
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,880
Social Workers$40,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Huntington-Ashland Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Huntington-Ashland is 70.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $67,850 per year or $32.62 per hour in Huntington-Ashland.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Huntington-Ashland Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $78,421 per year or $38 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Huntington-Ashland are Forensic Psychologists($71,280), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($67,850), Health Care Social Workers($58,140).


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