Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Altoona is 40.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Altoona earn an average of $76,300 per year or $36.68 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Altoona is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Altoona is less than 1%.

Rankings for Altoona

  • Ranks #10 in Pennsylvania for salary and #17 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #206 in the nation for salary and #339 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #239 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Altoona Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $76,300 or $36.68 per hour which is 1% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $77,140.

AverageAltoonaPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.68$37.09-1.11%
Annual Salary$76,300$77,140-1.09%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Altoona Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $76,300 or $36.68 per hour which is 23% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageAltoonaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.68$47.90-23.42%
Annual Salary$76,300$99,640-23.42%
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 Altoona earns an average annual salary of $84,637 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $77,140. per year.

Cost-of-living in Altoona is 10% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Altoona residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.

  • Pennsylvania average salary is $77,140.
  • Pennsylvania cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,069.
  • Altoona average salary is $76,300.
  • Altoona cost-of-living adjusted salary is $84,637.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Altoona$76,30090.15%$84,637
Pennsylvania$77,14097.56%$79,069
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 Altoona, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $46,910 and $96,110 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 $128,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $39,800, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $39,800
15%2 – 4 years6$39,800 – $46,910
25%5 – 9 years10$46,910 – $57,510
25%10 – 14 years10$57,510 – $96,110
15%15 – 20 years6$57,510 – $128,390
10%20+ years4Above $128,390
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 ($40,430), Social Workers ($42,880), Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,460), and Health Care Social Workers ($57,310).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,300
Health Care Social Workers$57,310
Marriage and Family Therapists$46,460
Social Workers$42,880
Substance Abuse Counselors$40,430
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Altoona Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

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

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $76,300 per year or $36.68 per hour in Altoona.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Altoona Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $84,637 per year or $41 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Altoona are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($76,300), Health Care Social Workers($57,310), Marriage and Family Therapists($46,460).


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