Psychiatrists Salary in Georgia

Psychiatrists in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $248,530 a year) and the least in Augusta ($155,040), across the 2 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatrists average at $227,430 and the median at $237,480 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,940.

Psychiatrists average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$248,530
Augusta$155,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$248,530	$276,960	$137,290	$170,564	100
Augusta	$155,040	$103,200	$103,200	$110,248	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatrists salary in other states

Psychiatrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

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 29-1223.
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.

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