Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,630 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Columbus earn between $83,350 and $101,540.
- $77K10th
- $83K25th
- $97KMedian
- $102K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,620 | $8,135 | $46.93 |
| Median | $97,460 | $8,122 | $46.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,350 | $6,946 | $40.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,540 | $8,462 | $48.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Columbus earn 7% more than the Indiana average ($91,480) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $97,620 | $97,460 | $77,050 | $125,630 | 40 |
| Indiana | $91,480 | $84,990 | $56,200 | $129,110 | 1,850 |
| United States | $112,750 | $100,580 | $55,170 | $180,960 | 75,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $97,620, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $72,916 a year, or $6,076 a month and $2,804 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $97,620 buys what about $104,964 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 1st of 10 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Columbus$97,620
- Lafayette$95,270
- Indianapolis$93,160
- Muncie$90,000
- South Bend$87,810
- Bloomington$87,480
- Evansville$86,950
- Fort Wayne$86,910
- Elkhart$83,850
- Terre Haute$75,840
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for clinical and counseling psychologists
San Luis Obispo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($166,470).
- San Luis Obispo, CA$166,470
- San Francisco, CA$153,490
- Green Bay, WI$150,150
- Hanford, CA$147,510
- Salem, OR$144,240
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Columbus: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Columbus?
$46.93 an hour on average, and $46.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $72,916 a year ($6,076 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,620. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($112,750).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3033; area Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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