Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 510.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis earn an average of $85,380 per year or $41.05 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 28%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 1%.

Rankings for Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis

  • Ranks #9 in Wisconsin for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #159 in the nation for salary and #153 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #20 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,380 or $41.05 per hour which is 1% less than the Wisconsin average salary of $86,750.

AverageMilwaukee-Waukesha-West AllisWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$41.05$41.71-1.58%
Annual Salary$85,380$86,750-1.58%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,380 or $41.05 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageMilwaukee-Waukesha-West AllisU.S.%
Hourly Wage$41.05$47.90-14.30%
Annual Salary$85,380$99,640-14.31%
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 Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis earns an average annual salary of $89,002 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $86,750. per year.

Cost-of-living in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 4% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wisconsin average.

  • Wisconsin average salary is $86,750.
  • Wisconsin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $93,089.
  • Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis average salary is $85,380.
  • Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis cost-of-living adjusted salary is $89,002.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis$85,38095.93%$89,002
Wisconsin$86,75093.19%$93,089
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 Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $62,460 and $101,880 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 $129,980, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $48,680, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year51Under $48,680
15%2 – 4 years76$48,680 – $62,460
25%5 – 9 years128$62,460 – $79,240
25%10 – 14 years128$79,240 – $101,880
15%15 – 20 years76$79,240 – $129,980
10%20+ years51Above $129,980
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 $85,380, Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($90,700), and Psychology Teachers ($85,400).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,020), Social Workers ($50,040), Marriage and Family Therapists ($59,910), Health Care Social Workers ($62,470), and School Psychologists ($77,420).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$90,700
Psychology Teachers$85,400
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,380
School Psychologists$77,420
Health Care Social Workers$62,470
Marriage and Family Therapists$59,910
Social Workers$50,040
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 510.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $85,380 per year or $41.05 per hour in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $89,002 per year or $43 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis are Forensic Psychologists($90,700), Psychology Teachers($85,400), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($85,380).


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