School Psychologists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,740 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Atlanta earn between $76,310 and $106,370.
- $62K10th
- $76K25th
- $99KMedian
- $106K75th
- $133K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,060 | $8,005 | $46.18 |
| Median | $99,110 | $8,259 | $47.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,310 | $6,359 | $36.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,370 | $8,864 | $51.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
School psychologists in Atlanta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($94,070) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $96,060 | $99,110 | $61,980 | $132,740 | 1,300 |
| Georgia | $94,070 | $99,110 | $61,980 | $132,740 | 1,650 |
| United States | $99,160 | $95,990 | $63,070 | $142,330 | 63,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
School Psychologists salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $96,060, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $72,363 a year, or $6,030 a month and $2,783 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $96,060 buys what about $96,004 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for school psychologists
Boulder, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,700).
- Boulder, CO$142,700
- El Centro, CA$141,360
- San Jose, CA$137,350
- San Francisco, CA$135,970
- Riverside, CA$135,230
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School Psychologists salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Atlanta?
$46.18 an hour on average, and $47.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $72,363 a year ($6,030 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,060.
Do school psychologists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($99,160).
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 19-3034; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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