Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $92,320 per year or $44.39 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #5 in Virginia for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #116 in the nation for salary and #467 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #219 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Virginia

Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $92,320 or $44.39 per hour which is 15% less than the Virginia average salary of $108,910.

AverageSouthwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan AreaVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$44.39$52.36-15.22%
Annual Salary$92,320$108,910-15.23%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $92,320 or $44.39 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageSouthwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$44.39$47.90-7.33%
Annual Salary$92,320$99,640-7.35%
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 Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $106,839 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $108,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Virginia average, which means Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.

  • Virginia average salary is $108,910.
  • Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $107,853.
  • Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $92,320.
  • Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $106,839.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area$92,32086.41%$106,839
Virginia$108,910100.98%$107,853
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 Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $63,900 and $101,010 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 $127,310, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $48,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $48,560
15%2 – 4 years6$48,560 – $63,900
25%5 – 9 years10$63,900 – $78,770
25%10 – 14 years10$78,770 – $101,010
15%15 – 20 years6$78,770 – $127,310
10%20+ years4Above $127,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,880), Health Care Social Workers ($45,440), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,230).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$92,320
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,230
Health Care Social Workers$45,440
Social Workers$43,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $92,320 per year or $44.39 per hour in Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $106,839 per year or $51 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($92,320), Substance Abuse Counselors($47,230), Health Care Social Workers($45,440).


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