Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $50,990 per year or $24.51 per hour.
  • The percentage of Colorado Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #6 in Colorado for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Colorado for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #270 in the nation for salary and #165 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #175 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Colorado

Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $50,990 or $24.51 per hour which is 41% less than the Colorado average salary of $86,760.

AverageNorthwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan AreaColorado% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.51$41.71-41.24%
Annual Salary$50,990$86,760-41.23%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $50,990 or $24.51 per hour which is 48% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageNorthwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.51$47.90-48.83%
Annual Salary$50,990$99,640-48.83%
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 Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $53,337 which compares to the Colorado average annual salary of $86,760. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area is 4% less than the Colorado average, which means Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Colorado average.

  • Colorado average salary is $86,760.
  • Colorado cost-of-living adjusted salary is $84,339.
  • Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $50,990.
  • Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,337.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area$50,99095.60%$53,337
Colorado$86,760102.87%$84,339
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 Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $39,140 and $74,870 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 $74,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $39,140, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $39,140
15%2 – 4 years8$39,140 – $39,140
25%5 – 9 years12$39,140 – $39,140
25%10 – 14 years12$39,140 – $74,870
15%15 – 20 years8$39,140 – $74,870
10%20+ years5Above $74,870
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 $50,990, Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($99,700), Marriage and Family Therapists ($65,120), Health Care Social Workers ($58,990), Social Workers ($57,850), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,960).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$99,700
Marriage and Family Therapists$65,120
Health Care Social Workers$58,990
Social Workers$57,850
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,960
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$50,990
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $50,990 per year or $24.51 per hour in Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $53,337 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($99,700), Marriage and Family Therapists($65,120), Health Care Social Workers($58,990).


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