Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $83,480 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.14
10th percentile $61,580
90th percentile $122,730
Employed locally 60
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,580
    25th
    $65,960
    50th (median)
    $83,480
    75th
    $99,620
    90th
    $122,730

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 139% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,210
    Vallejo, CA $143,370
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $139,440
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $137,990
    Salem, OR $134,440
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $133,820

    Nearby metros — Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $132,550
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $125,700
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $117,060
    Wilmington, NC $110,620
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $106,820

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $76,490
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,080
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,370
    Biological Technicians $52,930
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $92,780
    Urban and Regional Planners $75,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Hickory, NC is $40.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.22 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries?

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Hickory, NC is 12.9% below the national median of $95,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Hickory?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,580 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,960.