Salary Report for South Dakota Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in South Dakota is 100.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in South Dakota earn an average of $91,540 per year or $44.01 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in South Dakota is less than 1%.

South Dakota Rankings

  • South Dakota ranks #29 in the U.S. for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary and #43 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • South Dakota ranks #51 in the U.S. for the total number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed.

Compare South Dakota to U.S.

South Dakota Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $91,540 which is 8% less than the national average salary of $99,640.

TypeSouth DakotaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$44.01$47.90-8.12%
Average Annual Salary$91,540$99,640-8.13%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In South Dakota, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $62,590 and $101,590 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 $126,750, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $52,840, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $52,840
15%2 – 4 years15$52,840 – $62,590
25%5 – 9 years25$62,590 – $94,050
25%10 – 14 years25$94,050 – $101,590
15%15 – 20 years15$94,050 – $126,750
10%20+ years10Above $126,750
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 South Dakota psychologists earn about $100,022 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $99,640.

Cost-of-living in South Dakota is 8% less than the national average, which means South Dakota 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 South Dakota Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is $91,540.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, South Dakota Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average salary of $100,022.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $91,540, South Dakota Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($91,660).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($44,770), Marriage and Family Therapists ($45,020), Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,410), Health Care Social Workers ($47,260), School Psychologists ($68,950), and Psychology Teachers ($72,830).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$91,660
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,540
Psychology Teachers$72,830
School Psychologists$68,950
Health Care Social Workers$47,260
Substance Abuse Counselors$45,410
Marriage and Family Therapists$45,020
Social Workers$44,770
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salaries Ranked by South Dakota Cities

The average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in South Dakota is $91,540. The top cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the most is East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area ($89,020).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the highest average annual salary is East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area ($99,419).

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
East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area$89,020$99,419$10,399
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for South Dakota Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

South Dakota Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $52,840 and $126,750 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 100 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed in South Dakota which is about 0% of the U.S. total.

Forensic Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in South Dakota with an average annual wage of $91,660.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $52,840 a year in South Dakota

The most Clinical and Counseling Psychologists work in the East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area area where 40 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in South Dakota earn 100,022 per year, while the average across the United States earns $99,640.

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

City and Rural Summaries

East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $89,020
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $99,419
Hourly Wage: $42.80
Currently Employed: 40
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.54
East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

Official Data Sources for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data