NC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 19-3033

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual Salary $91,840 -4% below national average (national: $95,830)
$99,940Mean Annual
$44Median Hourly
2,420Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$91,840
$54,130
10th pct.
$142,120
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$54,130$26.03
25th percentile$68,660$33.01
50th percentile (median)$91,840$44.15
75th percentile$117,060$56.28
90th percentile (top earners)$142,120$68.33
Mean (average)$99,940$48.05

How North Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. North Carolina
North Carolina (current) $91,840
Oregon $132,550 +44%
Colorado $126,260 +37%
Kentucky $116,480 +27%
Washington $115,050 +25%
California $114,520 +25%
New Jersey $110,190 +20%
Delaware $109,120 +19%
North Dakota $109,110 +19%

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Related Occupations in North Carolina

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Civil Engineers $93,590 12,670
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Financial Examiners $93,900 2,690
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Web Developers $94,070 1,860
Art Directors $89,570 880

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in North Carolina?

The mean clinical and counseling psychologists salary in North Carolina is $99,940 per year. The median (middle) salary is $91,840 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in North Carolina?

Entry-level clinical and counseling psychologistss (10th percentile) in North Carolina typically earn around $54,130 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $68,660 per year.

What is the highest Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in North Carolina?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in North Carolina make approximately $142,120 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $117,060 per year.

How does the North Carolina Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary compare to the national average?

The median clinical and counseling psychologists salary in North Carolina is $91,840, which is -4% below national average of $95,830.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes