Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $89,020 per year or $42.80 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Dakota Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in South Dakota for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in South Dakota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #130 in the nation for salary and #361 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #213 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to South Dakota

East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $89,020 or $42.80 per hour which is 2% less than the South Dakota average salary of $91,540.

AverageEast South Dakota Nonmetropolitan AreaSouth Dakota% Difference
Hourly Wage$42.80$44.01-2.75%
Annual Salary$89,020$91,540-2.75%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $89,020 or $42.80 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageEast South Dakota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$42.80$47.90-10.65%
Annual Salary$89,020$99,640-10.66%
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 East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $99,419 which compares to the South Dakota average annual salary of $91,540. per year.

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

  • South Dakota average salary is $91,540.
  • South Dakota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $100,022.
  • East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $89,020.
  • East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $99,419.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area$89,02089.54%$99,419
South Dakota$91,54091.52%$100,022
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 East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $62,460 and $99,710 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 $122,150, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $52,840, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $52,840
15%2 – 4 years6$52,840 – $62,460
25%5 – 9 years10$62,460 – $94,050
25%10 – 14 years10$94,050 – $99,710
15%15 – 20 years6$94,050 – $122,150
10%20+ years4Above $122,150
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 ($44,850), Social Workers ($45,320), Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,210), and Psychology Teachers ($76,450).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$89,020
Psychology Teachers$76,450
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,210
Social Workers$45,320
Health Care Social Workers$44,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $89,020 per year or $42.80 per hour in East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $99,419 per year or $48 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($89,020), Psychology Teachers($76,450), Substance Abuse Counselors($46,210).


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