Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $110,620 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.18
10th percentile $62,080
90th percentile $149,820
Employed locally 130
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,080
    25th
    $77,210
    50th (median)
    $110,620
    75th
    $110,620
    90th
    $149,820

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 150% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 50% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $106,820
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $103,700

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists$74,780
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$61,830
    Biological Scientists, All Other$93,950
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$98,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,260
    School Psychologists$62,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Wilmington, NC is $53.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Wilmington, NC is 15.4% above 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,080 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,210.