Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $160,700 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Richmond earn between $56,280 and $105,250.
- $38K10th
- $56K25th
- $73KMedian
- $105K75th
- $161K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,360 | $7,363 | $42.48 |
| Median | $72,880 | $6,073 | $35.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,280 | $4,690 | $27.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,250 | $8,771 | $50.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Richmond earn 10% less than the Virginia average ($98,460) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $88,360 | $72,880 | $38,260 | $160,700 | 290 |
| Virginia | $98,460 | $86,520 | $41,990 | $176,080 | 2,140 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $88,360, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $66,725 a year, or $5,560 a month and $2,566 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 (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $88,360 buys what about $90,294 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 6th of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job; Roanoke pays the most ($113,030).
- Roanoke$113,030
- Virginia Beach$105,250
- Harrisonburg$102,060
- Staunton$96,560
- Charlottesville$90,550
- Richmond$88,360
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Virginia
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 Richmond: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Richmond?
$42.48 an hour on average, and $35.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $66,725 a year ($5,560 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,360.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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