Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Fargo is 60.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Fargo earn an average of $101,030 per year or $48.57 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Dakota Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Fargo is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Fargo is less than 1%.

Rankings for Fargo

  • Ranks #3 in North Dakota for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in North Dakota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #83 in the nation for salary and #201 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #157 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Dakota

Fargo Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $101,030 or $48.57 per hour which is 9% less than the North Dakota average salary of $112,160.

AverageFargoNorth Dakota% Difference
Hourly Wage$48.57$53.92-9.92%
Annual Salary$101,030$112,160-9.92%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Fargo Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $101,030 or $48.57 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageFargoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$48.57$47.901.40%
Annual Salary$101,030$99,6401.40%
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 Fargo earns an average annual salary of $107,479 which compares to the North Dakota average annual salary of $112,160. per year.

Cost-of-living in Fargo is 6% less than the North Dakota average, which means Fargo 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.
  • Fargo average salary is $101,030.
  • Fargo cost-of-living adjusted salary is $107,479.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Fargo$101,03094.00%$107,479
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 Fargo, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $63,460 and $126,110 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 $201,170, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $22,880, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $22,880
15%2 – 4 years9$22,880 – $63,460
25%5 – 9 years15$63,460 – $99,830
25%10 – 14 years15$99,830 – $126,110
15%15 – 20 years9$99,830 – $201,170
10%20+ years6Above $201,170
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 ($55,120), Social Workers ($56,670), Health Care Social Workers ($58,090), Marriage and Family Therapists ($60,710), School Psychologists ($68,830), and Psychology Teachers ($86,300).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,030
Psychology Teachers$86,300
School Psychologists$68,830
Marriage and Family Therapists$60,710
Health Care Social Workers$58,090
Social Workers$56,670
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,120
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Fargo Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Fargo is 60.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $101,030 per year or $48.57 per hour in Fargo.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Fargo Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $107,479 per year or $52 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Fargo are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,030), Psychology Teachers($86,300), School Psychologists($68,830).


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