Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Cincinnati is 410.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Cincinnati earn an average of $92,080 per year or $44.27 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Cincinnati is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Cincinnati is 1%.

Rankings for Cincinnati

  • Ranks #10 in Ohio for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #117 in the nation for salary and #215 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #30 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

Cincinnati Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $92,080 or $44.27 per hour which is 12% less than the Ohio average salary of $105,460.

AverageCincinnatiOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$44.27$50.70-12.68%
Annual Salary$92,080$105,460-12.69%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Cincinnati Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $92,080 or $44.27 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageCincinnatiU.S.%
Hourly Wage$44.27$47.90-7.58%
Annual Salary$92,080$99,640-7.59%
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 Cincinnati earns an average annual salary of $98,502 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $105,460. per year.

Cost-of-living in Cincinnati is 7% less than the Ohio average, which means Cincinnati residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.

  • Ohio average salary is $105,460.
  • Ohio cost-of-living adjusted salary is $115,018.
  • Cincinnati average salary is $92,080.
  • Cincinnati cost-of-living adjusted salary is $98,502.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Cincinnati$92,08093.48%$98,502
Ohio$105,46091.69%$115,018
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 Cincinnati, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $47,270 and $104,940 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 $133,850, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $39,620, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year41Under $39,620
15%2 – 4 years62$39,620 – $47,270
25%5 – 9 years102$47,270 – $78,990
25%10 – 14 years102$78,990 – $104,940
15%15 – 20 years62$78,990 – $133,850
10%20+ years41Above $133,850
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 $92,080, Cincinnati Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($92,330).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,380), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,360), Health Care Social Workers ($60,340), Marriage and Family Therapists ($66,460), School Psychologists ($81,440), and Forensic Psychologists ($89,480).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$92,330
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$92,080
Forensic Psychologists$89,480
School Psychologists$81,440
Marriage and Family Therapists$66,460
Health Care Social Workers$60,340
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,360
Social Workers$46,380
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Cincinnati Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Cincinnati is 410.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $92,080 per year or $44.27 per hour in Cincinnati.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Cincinnati Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $98,502 per year or $47 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Cincinnati are Psychology Teachers($92,330), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($92,080), Forensic Psychologists($89,480).


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