Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,620 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Augusta earn between $61,030 and $117,770.
- $53K10th
- $61K25th
- $68KMedian
- $118K75th
- $175K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,720 | $7,977 | $46.02 |
| Median | $67,940 | $5,662 | $32.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,030 | $5,086 | $29.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,770 | $9,814 | $56.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Augusta earn 7% less than the Georgia average ($102,950) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $95,720 | $67,940 | $52,660 | $174,620 | 40 |
| Georgia | $102,950 | $96,060 | $45,310 | $179,850 | 1,120 |
| United States | $112,750 | $100,580 | $55,170 | $180,960 | 75,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $95,720, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $72,141 a year, or $6,012 a month and $2,775 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $72,148 | $6,012 |
| Working in GA | $72,141 | $6,012 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $95,720 buys what about $104,153 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 3rd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($104,190).
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for clinical and counseling psychologists
San Luis Obispo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($166,470).
- San Luis Obispo, CA$166,470
- San Francisco, CA$153,490
- Green Bay, WI$150,150
- Hanford, CA$147,510
- Salem, OR$144,240
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Augusta?
$46.02 an hour on average, and $32.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $72,141 a year ($6,012 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,720.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($112,750).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3033; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.32, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.32).
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