There is a wide range in salary for clinical psychologists because of the plethora of career opportunities, so it is hard to put a number on that. I think one consideration is the type of work you would like to do, and work/life balance you want to achieve. I know many professionals have hybrid careers where they may teach or conduct research and then carry a private practice on the side. Others choose to focus primarily on assessments, while some take their training to the corporate world.
Starting up a practice will definitely take more hours, but if you can get a sustainable practice, many clinicians can design a very flexible work schedule. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to define what kind of lifestyle they want to live. Clinical psychology allows for non-traditional hours, as well as working in a number of different arenas.
