Salary Report for Nevada Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Nevada is 220.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Nevada earn an average of $95,830 per year or $46.07 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Nevada is less than 1%.

Nevada Rankings

  • Nevada ranks #22 in the U.S. for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary and #24 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Nevada ranks #41 in the U.S. for the total number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed.

Compare Nevada to U.S.

Nevada Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $95,830 which is 3% less than the national average salary of $99,640.

TypeNevadaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$46.07$47.90-3.82%
Average Annual Salary$95,830$99,640-3.82%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Nevada, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $64,670 and $128,120 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 $164,110, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $19,440, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year22Under $19,440
15%2 – 4 years33$19,440 – $64,670
25%5 – 9 years55$64,670 – $94,480
25%10 – 14 years55$94,480 – $128,120
15%15 – 20 years33$94,480 – $164,110
10%20+ years22Above $164,110
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Nevada psychologists earn about $98,733 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $99,640.

Cost-of-living in Nevada is 3% less than the national average, which means Nevada residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $99,640.
  • Average Nevada Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is $95,830.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Nevada Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average salary of $98,733.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($57,670), Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,840), Health Care Social Workers ($65,530), Marriage and Family Therapists ($66,600), School Psychologists ($77,150), Psychology Teachers ($89,350), and Forensic Psychologists ($95,540).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95,830
Forensic Psychologists$95,540
Psychology Teachers$89,350
School Psychologists$77,150
Marriage and Family Therapists$66,600
Health Care Social Workers$65,530
Substance Abuse Counselors$59,840
Social Workers$57,670
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Nevada Cities

The average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Nevada is $95,830. The top cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the most are Reno ($88,550) and Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise ($101,210).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Reno ($89,499) and Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise ($104,168).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary will have in that area.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise$101,210$104,168$2,958
Reno$88,550$89,499$949
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Nevada Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Nevada Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $19,440 and $164,110 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 220 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed in Nevada which is about 0% of the U.S. total.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in Nevada with an average annual wage of $95,830.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $19,440 a year in Nevada

The most Clinical and Counseling Psychologists work in the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise area where 120 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Nevada earn 98,733 per year, while the average across the United States earns $99,640.

By 0, Nevada will need 0 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists. A less than 5 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists will need to enter into the Nevada work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $101,210
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $104,168
Hourly Wage: $48.66
Currently Employed: 120
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.16
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Salary Report

Reno

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $88,550
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $89,499
Hourly Wage: $43
Currently Employed: 90
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.94
Reno Salary Report

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