Counseling Psychologist Salary in Buffalo, New York

How much does a Counseling Psychologist make in Buffalo, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Counseling Psychologist in Buffalo, NY is $98,973. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,879 to a high of $124,083, with most professionals earning between $84,791 and $112,117.

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Common responsibilities of a Counseling Psychologist

Attending consultation and/or seminars about modality-specific skills.

January 21, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience utilizing various treatment modalities, including assessment, short-term counseling/therapy strategies, crisis intervention, group therapy processes & approaches, and wellness recovery principles (together with knowledge of stages of recovery, harm reduction approach, and motivational interviewing) in working with clients who have behavioral health &/or co-occurring substance use problems, required.

January 27, 2023

Develop, maintain, supervise, and monitor timely administrative, assessment, and clinical treatment documentation & records related to client care, in accordance to standards specified by agency's policies, clinical standards, and funding source (HSA, CAAP, etc.

February 20, 2023

Offer direct multiculturally-oriented psychotherapy services to undergraduate and graduate/professional students including initial and crisis 30-minute triage consultations, individual therapy, group therapy, and making effective referrals to community mental health providers.

March 18, 2023

Respond to requests for classroom participation by faculty, as well as requests for information/reports from the community regarding services and resources.

March 24, 2023

Participate in various educational & training workshops relating to mental health, physical health, and/or substance use issues and psycho-educational topics and may facilitate such meetings for clients, other professionals & program staff, and/or the community-at-large, as necessary.

April 13, 2023

Demonstrates expertise in using and contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions.

April 16, 2023

Complete treatment and billing documentation via EHR/EMR in a standard consistent with documentation policies and industry best practices.

April 21, 2023

Provide consultation to DHS & HSA vocational staff and employment specialists concerning behavioral health related problems and care, including assessment of barriers to employment, learning needs, employment, and training issues for CAAP recipients, as requested and needed.

May 18, 2023

Consult with faculty and staff on issues relevant to student academic performance, emotional well-being, and psychological functioning.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Counseling Psychologist in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

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84791

112117

98973

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

84982

112469

99164

What is the average salary for Counseling Psychologist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Counseling Psychologist in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Counseling Psychologist ranges from $84,791 to $112,117 with the average base salary of $98,973. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,982 to $112,469 with the average total cash compensation of $99,164.

View Average Salary for Counseling Psychologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$98,973	$84,791 - $112,117
Bonus	$191	$191 - $352
Total Pay	$99,164	$84,982 - $112,469

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Counseling Psychologist Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,993 - $112,384	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,619 - $109,245	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,994 - $113,707	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,994 - $113,707	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,578 - $106,546	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,757 - $114,717	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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