Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in North Carolina
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in North Carolina earn a median of $92,130 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $92,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($100,580)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,770
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,890; the top 10% earn over $213,160. Nationally the range is $55,170 to $180,960.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in North Carolina
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in North Carolina?
The median is $92,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,890 and the top 10% earn over $213,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for clinical and counseling psychologists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 48 (−8% vs. the national median of $100,580). Living costs are not included.