Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in North Carolina
$106,270avg. a year
$51.09 an hour · 2,770 employed
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in North Carolina earn an average of $106,270 a year. That is $6,480 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $112,750. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $135,080.
$92,130Median pay
$51.09Average hourly
+12%Avg. pay since 2021
#24Of 47 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for clinical and counseling psychologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
1720 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$135,080
$64.94 an hour
2100 jobs
Asheville, NC
$123,280
$59.27 an hour
3420 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$105,250
$50.60 an hour
430 jobs
Greenville, NC
$103,520
$49.77 an hour
5270 jobs
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$103,250
$49.64 an hour
6520 jobs
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$98,980
$47.59 an hour
7170 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$94,990
$45.67 an hour
870 jobs
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
$94,670
$45.51 an hour
970 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$89,430
$43.00 an hour
10150 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC
$89,190
$42.88 an hour
1180 jobs
Fayetteville, NC
$88,970
$42.77 an hour
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina clinical and counseling psychologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $112,750 | $54.21 |
| North Carolina | $106,270 | $51.09 |
| Georgia | $102,950 | $49.50 |
| Virginia | $98,460 | $47.34 |
| South Carolina | $91,790 | $44.13 |
| Tennessee | $84,350 | $40.56 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$112,360
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91,730
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$80,230
- School Psychologists$73,080
- Urban and Regional Planners$83,610
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$90,790
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in North Carolina?
The average is $106,270 a year, and the median is $92,130. That is $6,480 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $112,750.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$51.09 an hour on average; the median is $44.29.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($135,080), followed by Asheville, NC ($123,280). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Fayetteville, NC ($88,970).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #24 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 19-3033. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national clinical and counseling psychologists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.