Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 710.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson earn an average of $73,650 per year or $35.41 per hour.
  • The percentage of Indiana Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 100%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 1%.

Rankings for Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson

  • Ranks #9 in Indiana for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Indiana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #225 in the nation for salary and #182 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Indiana

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $73,650 or $35.41 per hour which is 7% less than the Indiana average salary of $79,250.

AverageIndianapolis-Carmel-AndersonIndiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$35.41$38.10-7.06%
Annual Salary$73,650$79,250-7.07%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $73,650 or $35.41 per hour which is 26% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageIndianapolis-Carmel-AndersonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$35.41$47.90-26.08%
Annual Salary$73,650$99,640-26.08%
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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson earns an average annual salary of $77,764 which compares to the Indiana average annual salary of $79,250. per year.

Cost-of-living in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 5% less than the Indiana average, which means Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Indiana average.

  • Indiana average salary is $79,250.
  • Indiana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $85,676.
  • Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson average salary is $73,650.
  • Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,764.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson$73,65094.71%$77,764
Indiana$79,25092.50%$85,676
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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $48,620 and $95,990 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 $132,960, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $39,760, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year71Under $39,760
15%2 – 4 years106$39,760 – $48,620
25%5 – 9 years178$48,620 – $63,690
25%10 – 14 years178$63,690 – $95,990
15%15 – 20 years106$63,690 – $132,960
10%20+ years71Above $132,960
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 $73,650, Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($86,650), and Psychology Teachers ($84,570).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,730), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,330), Marriage and Family Therapists ($57,470), Health Care Social Workers ($58,870), and School Psychologists ($69,810).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$86,650
Psychology Teachers$84,570
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$73,650
School Psychologists$69,810
Health Care Social Workers$58,870
Marriage and Family Therapists$57,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,330
Social Workers$48,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 710.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $73,650 per year or $35.41 per hour in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $77,764 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson are Forensic Psychologists($86,650), Psychology Teachers($84,570), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($73,650).


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