Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Ogden, UT make a median of $99,730 a year, or about $47.95 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $143K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.35), that's roughly $99,382 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,614/month, or 25.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $100K get you in Ogden?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Ogden’s Regional Price Parity (100.35). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Ogden
Clinical and counseling psychologists pay in Ogden tracks closely to the national median, $100K locally vs. $101K nationwide, a 1% difference. Rent runs $1,614/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.2% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100.35) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in metros near Ogden, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $99K | $98K |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $129K | $132K |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $55K | , |
| Albuquerque | $125K | $131K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ogden, UT
Entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $100K. Top earners bring in $143K or more, a $80K spread from bottom to top.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $134K | +34% | 540 |
| New Jersey | $127K | +26% | 2,700 |
| New Mexico | $125K | +24% | N/A |
| Alaska | $124K | +24% | 40 |
| Arizona | $119K | +18% | 730 |
| Hawaii | $118K | +17% | 250 |
| North Dakota | $116K | +15% | 170 |
| California | $116K | +15% | 12,840 |
| Washington | $115K | +15% | 1,270 |
| Massachusetts | $115K | +15% | 2,860 |
| New York | $114K | +14% | 8,420 |
| Wisconsin | $113K | +13% | 1,150 |
| Colorado | $113K | +13% | 1,170 |
| Delaware | $113K | +12% | 280 |
| Rhode Island | $107K | +7% | 420 |
| Minnesota | $107K | +6% | 1,290 |
| District of Columbia | $107K | +6% | 220 |
| Nevada | $103K | +2% | 680 |
| Ohio | $101K | +1% | 2,080 |
| Missouri | $99K | -1% | 840 |
| Utah | $99K | -1% | 1,020 |
| Kentucky | $99K | -1% | 710 |
| Idaho | $98K | -3% | 300 |
| Georgia | $96K | -4% | 1,120 |
| Nebraska | $95K | -6% | 770 |
| South Carolina | $93K | -8% | N/A |
| North Carolina | $92K | -8% | 2,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $92K | -9% | 3,140 |
| Iowa | $92K | -9% | 440 |
| Alabama | $91K | -10% | 260 |
| Wyoming | $90K | -11% | 50 |
| Virginia | $87K | -14% | 2,140 |
| Florida | $86K | -15% | 3,040 |
| Indiana | $85K | -16% | 1,850 |
| Michigan | $85K | -16% | 2,170 |
| Illinois | $84K | -17% | 5,810 |
| Texas | $84K | -17% | 3,640 |
| Vermont | $83K | -17% | 190 |
| South Dakota | $80K | -20% | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $80K | -21% | 950 |
| Arkansas | $78K | -23% | 370 |
| West Virginia | $77K | -23% | 920 |
| Tennessee | $77K | -24% | 1,180 |
| Kansas | $77K | -24% | 400 |
| Mississippi | $76K | -24% | 210 |
| Louisiana | $71K | -29% | 320 |
| Montana | $68K | -32% | 150 |
| New Hampshire | $64K | -36% | 330 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a clinical and counseling psychologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ogden?
Yes — at the median salary of $100K, rent takes 26.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,614/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for clinical and counseling psychologists in Ogden?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new clinical and counseling psychologists typically earn — is $63K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,781/month. At HUD’s $1,614/month FMR, rent would take 43% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is clinical and counseling psychologist a high-paying job in Ogden?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $100K locally vs. $101K nationally, a 1% difference.
How does Ogden compare to the national average for clinical and counseling psychologists?
Ogden pays $100K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s -1%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.35), the purchasing-power equivalent is $99K — below the national median.
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in Ogden, UT?
The median is $99,730 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,010, and experienced clinical and counseling psychologists can clear $142,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $100K enough to live in Ogden?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,159/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,614/month, which eats 26.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a clinical and counseling psychologists salary go in Ogden?
Ogden has a Regional Price Parity of 100.35 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median clinical and counseling psychologists salary is worth about $99,382 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do clinical and counseling psychologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.