Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Beckley
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $204,090 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Beckley earn between $48,200 and $103,030.
- $40K10th
- $48K25th
- $82KMedian
- $103K75th
- $204K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,330 | $8,111 | $46.79 |
| Median | $82,440 | $6,870 | $39.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,200 | $4,017 | $23.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,030 | $8,586 | $49.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Beckley vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Beckley earn 8% more than the West Virginia average ($90,120) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley | $97,330 | $82,440 | $40,030 | $204,090 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $90,120 | $77,040 | $44,100 | $146,240 | 920 |
| 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 Beckley
On the average salary of $97,330, a single filer in Beckley takes home about $73,733 a year, or $6,144 a month and $2,836 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 Beckley a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Beckley area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $97,330 buys what about $110,140 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Beckley ($41,850). A typical home costs $149,420, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other West Virginia cities
Beckley ranks 1st of 5 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Beckley$97,330
- Morgantown$95,670
- Wheeling$91,370
- Charleston$88,630
- Huntington$83,990
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in West 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 Beckley: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Beckley?
$46.80 an hour on average, and $39.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Beckley?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Beckley?
About $73,733 a year ($6,144 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,330.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Beckley than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Beckley, WV (13220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.6%.
- 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 2.60, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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