Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 130.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earn an average of $124,480 per year or $59.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is less than 1%.

Rankings for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk

  • Ranks #2 in Connecticut for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Connecticut for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #13 in the nation for salary and #51 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #72 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $124,480 or $59.85 per hour which is 6% more than the Connecticut average salary of $116,740.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$59.85$56.136.63%
Annual Salary$124,480$116,7406.63%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $124,480 or $59.85 per hour which is 24% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkU.S.%
Hourly Wage$59.85$47.9024.95%
Annual Salary$124,480$99,64024.93%
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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earns an average annual salary of $121,539 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $116,740. per year.

Cost-of-living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Connecticut average.

  • Connecticut average salary is $116,740.
  • Connecticut cost-of-living adjusted salary is $112,858.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk average salary is $124,480.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk cost-of-living adjusted salary is $121,539.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk$124,480102.42%$121,539
Connecticut$116,740103.44%$112,858
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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $71,260 and $143,880 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 $0, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $62,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $62,700
15%2 – 4 years20$62,700 – $71,260
25%5 – 9 years32$71,260 – $131,820
25%10 – 14 years32$131,820 – $143,880
15%15 – 20 years20$131,820 – $0
10%20+ years13Above $0
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 Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,540), Marriage and Family Therapists ($67,090), Social Workers ($73,750), Health Care Social Workers ($78,070), School Psychologists ($96,770), and Psychology Teachers ($97,220).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$124,480
Psychology Teachers$97,220
School Psychologists$96,770
Health Care Social Workers$78,070
Social Workers$73,750
Marriage and Family Therapists$67,090
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,540
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 130.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $124,480 per year or $59.85 per hour in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $121,539 per year or $58 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($124,480), Psychology Teachers($97,220), School Psychologists($96,770).


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