Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $156,670 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Lexington earn between $52,960 and $156,670.
- $53K10th
- $53K25th
- $75KMedian
- $157K75th
- $157K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,480 | $8,207 | $47.35 |
| Median | $75,420 | $6,285 | $36.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,960 | $4,413 | $25.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $156,670 | $13,056 | $75.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Lexington earn 10% less than the Kentucky average ($109,760) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $98,480 | $75,420 | $52,960 | $156,670 | 160 |
| Kentucky | $109,760 | $99,140 | $49,220 | $174,820 | 710 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $98,480, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $72,073 a year, or $6,006 a month and $2,772 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $98,480 buys what about $106,019 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($105,800).
- Louisville$105,800
- Lexington$98,480
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Kentucky
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 Lexington: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Lexington?
$47.35 an hour on average, and $36.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Lexington?
About $72,073 a year ($6,006 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,480. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Lexington 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.2%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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