Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Bismarck is 40.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Bismarck earn an average of $111,590 per year or $53.65 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Dakota Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Bismarck is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Bismarck is less than 1%.

Rankings for Bismarck

  • Ranks #2 in North Dakota for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in North Dakota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #40 in the nation for salary and #196 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #231 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Dakota

Bismarck Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $111,590 or $53.65 per hour which is almost same as North Dakota average salary of $112,160.

AverageBismarckNorth Dakota% Difference
Hourly Wage$53.65$53.92-0.50%
Annual Salary$111,590$112,160-0.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Bismarck Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $111,590 or $53.65 per hour which is 11% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageBismarckU.S.%
Hourly Wage$53.65$47.9012.00%
Annual Salary$111,590$99,64011.99%
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 Bismarck earns an average annual salary of $118,410 which compares to the North Dakota average annual salary of $112,160. per year.

Cost-of-living in Bismarck is 6% less than the North Dakota average, which means Bismarck residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Dakota average.

  • North Dakota average salary is $112,160.
  • North Dakota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $121,860.
  • Bismarck average salary is $111,590.
  • Bismarck cost-of-living adjusted salary is $118,410.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Bismarck$111,59094.24%$118,410
North Dakota$112,16092.04%$121,860
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 Bismarck, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $64,910 and $134,830 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 $204,770, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $47,530, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $47,530
15%2 – 4 years6$47,530 – $64,910
25%5 – 9 years10$64,910 – $104,280
25%10 – 14 years10$104,280 – $134,830
15%15 – 20 years6$104,280 – $204,770
10%20+ years4Above $204,770
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 Health Care Social Workers ($54,930), Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,340), and Social Workers ($64,500).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$111,590
Social Workers$64,500
Substance Abuse Counselors$61,340
Health Care Social Workers$54,930
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Bismarck Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Bismarck is 40.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $111,590 per year or $53.65 per hour in Bismarck.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Bismarck Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $118,410 per year or $57 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Bismarck are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($111,590), Social Workers($64,500), Substance Abuse Counselors($61,340).


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