Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Kansas City
Compared to Missouri
Kansas City Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $102,910 or $49.48 per hour which is 41% more than the Missouri average salary of $72,530.
| Average | Kansas City | Missouri | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $49.48 | $34.87 | 41.90% |
| Annual Salary | $102,910 | $72,530 | 41.89% |
Compared to the U.S.
Kansas City Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $102,910 or $49.48 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.
| Average | Kansas City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $49.48 | $47.90 | 3.30% |
| Annual Salary | $102,910 | $99,640 | 3.28% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Kansas City earns an average annual salary of $108,669 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $72,530. per year.
Cost-of-living in Kansas City is 5% less than the Missouri average, which means Kansas City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $102,910 | 94.70% | $108,669 |
| Missouri | $72,530 | 92.49% | $78,419 |
| U.S. | $99,640 | – | $99,640 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Kansas City, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $56,100 and $105,720 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 $47,020, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 44 | Under $47,020 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 66 | $47,020 – $56,100 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 110 | $56,100 – $76,290 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 110 | $76,290 – $105,720 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 66 | $76,290 – $0 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 44 | Above $0 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,770), Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,720), Marriage and Family Therapists ($49,640), Health Care Social Workers ($57,610), Psychology Teachers ($71,620), School Psychologists ($83,510), and Forensic Psychologists ($98,810).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $102,910 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $98,810 |
| School Psychologists | $83,510 |
| Psychology Teachers | $71,620 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,610 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $49,640 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,720 |
| Social Workers | $45,770 |
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