Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,620 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Duluth earn between $68,000 and $116,960.
- $53K10th
- $68K25th
- $98KMedian
- $117K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,340 | $7,862 | $45.36 |
| Median | $98,020 | $8,168 | $47.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,000 | $5,667 | $32.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,960 | $9,747 | $56.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Duluth earn 15% less than the Minnesota average ($110,480) and 16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $94,340 | $98,020 | $52,800 | $119,620 | 70 |
| Minnesota | $110,480 | $107,030 | $62,290 | $163,610 | 1,290 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $94,340, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $70,306 a year, or $5,859 a month and $2,704 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $71,107 | $5,926 |
| Working in MN | $70,306 | $5,859 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $94,340 buys what about $106,277 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 5th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Rochester pays the most ($143,060).
- Rochester$143,060
- St. Cloud$113,130
- Mankato$110,450
- Minneapolis$110,190
- Duluth$94,340
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Minnesota
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 Duluth: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Duluth?
$45.36 an hour on average, and $47.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Duluth?
About $70,306 a year ($5,859 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,340. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Duluth 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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