Psychiatrists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $290,550 or more. The middle half of psychiatrists in Augusta earn between $103,200 and $221,810.
- $89K10th
- $103K25th
- $103KMedian
- $222K75th
- $291K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $155,040 | $12,920 | $74.54 |
| Median | $103,200 | $8,600 | $49.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,200 | $8,600 | $49.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $221,810 | $18,484 | $106.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatrists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Psychiatrists in Augusta earn 32% less than the Georgia average ($227,430) and 43% less than the U.S. average ($269,940). At the median the gap is -63% against the U.S. median of $281,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $155,040 | $103,200 | $88,620 | $290,550 | n/a |
| Georgia | $227,430 | $237,480 | $89,990 | $369,790 | 470 |
| United States | $269,940 | $281,870 | $84,060 | $446,520 | 27,980 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychiatrists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $155,040, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $110,248 a year, or $9,187 a month and $4,240 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 GA | $110,248 | $9,187 |
| Working in SC | $110,124 | $9,177 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for psychiatrists? 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 $155,040 buys what about $168,700 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatrists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd of 2 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($248,530).
- Atlanta$248,530
- Augusta$155,040
Highest-paying cities for psychiatrists
Miami, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($378,670).
- Miami, FL$378,670
- San Jose, CA$364,570
- Minneapolis, MN$358,870
- Los Angeles, CA$358,510
- St. Louis, MO$357,180
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Psychiatrists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do psychiatrists make an hour in Augusta?
$74.54 an hour on average, and $49.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatrists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatrists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $110,248 a year ($9,187 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $155,040.
Do psychiatrists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 43% less than the U.S. average for this job ($269,940).
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; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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).
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