Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Salem, OR make a median of $143,980 a year, or about $69.22 an hour. The range runs from $113K at the entry level to $163K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.65), that's roughly $138,910 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,560/month, or 18.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $144K get you in Salem?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Salem’s Regional Price Parity (103.65). 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 Salem
Salem sits well above the national pay line for clinical and counseling psychologists, local pay runs about 43% higher than the U.S. median of $101K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,560/month, 19.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 103.65) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Salem offers a genuinely strong financial position for clinical and counseling psychologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in metros near Salem, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $122K | $116K |
| Eugene-Springfield | $122K | $120K |
| Bend | $125K | $121K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $99K | $87K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Salem, OR
Entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists (10th percentile) start around $113K. Mid-career wages sit at $144K. Top earners bring in $163K or more, a $50K spread from bottom to top.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in all states
| 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 Salem?
Yes — at the median salary of $144K, rent takes 19.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,560/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for clinical and counseling psychologists in Salem?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new clinical and counseling psychologists typically earn — is $113K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,801/month. At HUD’s $1,560/month FMR, rent would take 23% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is clinical and counseling psychologist a high-paying job in Salem?
Local pay is 43% above the national median — $144K here vs. $101K nationally.
How does Salem compare to the national average for clinical and counseling psychologists?
Salem pays $144K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s +43%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.65), the purchasing-power equivalent is $139K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in Salem, OR?
The median is $143,980 a year, that works out to about $69 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $113,350, and experienced clinical and counseling psychologists can clear $163,340. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $144K enough to live in Salem?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,075/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,560/month, which eats 19.3% 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 Salem?
Salem has a Regional Price Parity of 103.65 (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 $138,910 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.