Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,340 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Hickory earn between $75,680 and $104,570.
- $65K10th
- $76K25th
- $91KMedian
- $105K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,670 | $7,889 | $45.51 |
| Median | $91,290 | $7,608 | $43.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,680 | $6,307 | $36.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,570 | $8,714 | $50.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Hickory earn 11% less than the North Carolina average ($106,270) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $94,670 | $91,290 | $64,950 | $127,340 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $106,270 | $92,130 | $52,890 | $213,160 | 2,770 |
| 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 Hickory
On the average salary of $94,670, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $72,162 a year, or $6,013 a month and $2,775 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hickory a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $94,670 buys what about $106,989 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 7th of 10 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($135,080).
- Charlotte$135,080
- Asheville$123,280
- Greenville$103,520
- Durham$103,250
- Raleigh$98,980
- Greensboro$94,990
- Hickory$94,670
- Wilmington$89,430
- Winston-Salem$89,190
- Fayetteville$88,970
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in North Carolina
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 Hickory: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Hickory?
$45.51 an hour on average, and $43.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Hickory?
About $72,162 a year ($6,013 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,670.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Hickory than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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