Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Spokane-Spokane Valley is 110.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Spokane-Spokane Valley earn an average of $111,030 per year or $53.38 per hour.
  • The percentage of Washington Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Spokane-Spokane Valley is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Spokane-Spokane Valley is less than 1%.

Rankings for Spokane-Spokane Valley

  • Ranks #2 in Washington for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Washington for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #42 in the nation for salary and #101 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #98 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Washington

Spokane-Spokane Valley Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $111,030 or $53.38 per hour which is 7% more than the Washington average salary of $103,190.

AverageSpokane-Spokane ValleyWashington% Difference
Hourly Wage$53.38$49.617.60%
Annual Salary$111,030$103,1907.60%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Spokane-Spokane Valley Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $111,030 or $53.38 per hour which is 11% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageSpokane-Spokane ValleyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$53.38$47.9011.44%
Annual Salary$111,030$99,64011.43%
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 Spokane-Spokane Valley earns an average annual salary of $112,939 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $103,190. per year.

Cost-of-living in Spokane-Spokane Valley is 2% less than the Washington average, which means Spokane-Spokane Valley residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.

  • Washington average salary is $103,190.
  • Washington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $96,116.
  • Spokane-Spokane Valley average salary is $111,030.
  • Spokane-Spokane Valley cost-of-living adjusted salary is $112,939.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Spokane-Spokane Valley$111,03098.31%$112,939
Washington$103,190107.36%$96,116
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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $78,930 and $126,290 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 $129,760, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $67,550, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $67,550
15%2 – 4 years16$67,550 – $78,930
25%5 – 9 years28$78,930 – $102,810
25%10 – 14 years28$102,810 – $126,290
15%15 – 20 years16$102,810 – $129,760
10%20+ years11Above $129,760
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 ($53,330), Social Workers ($57,480), Health Care Social Workers ($64,340), and School Psychologists ($88,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$111,030
School Psychologists$88,700
Health Care Social Workers$64,340
Social Workers$57,480
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,330
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Spokane-Spokane Valley Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Spokane-Spokane Valley is 110.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $111,030 per year or $53.38 per hour in Spokane-Spokane Valley.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Spokane-Spokane Valley Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $112,939 per year or $54 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Spokane-Spokane Valley are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($111,030), School Psychologists($88,700), Health Care Social Workers($64,340).


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