Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $224,590 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Durham earn between $59,570 and $127,120.
- $40K10th
- $60K25th
- $93KMedian
- $127K75th
- $225K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,250 | $8,604 | $49.64 |
| Median | $93,420 | $7,785 | $44.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,570 | $4,964 | $28.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,120 | $10,593 | $61.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Durham earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($106,270) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $103,250 | $93,420 | $39,990 | $224,590 | 270 |
| 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 Durham
On the average salary of $103,250, a single filer in Durham takes home about $77,855 a year, or $6,488 a month and $2,994 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 (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $103,250 buys what about $105,819 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 4th 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 Durham: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Durham?
$49.64 an hour on average, and $44.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Durham?
About $77,855 a year ($6,488 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,250.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.0%.
- 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 1.62, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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