School Psychologists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,180 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Augusta earn between $68,620 and $100,150.
- $54K10th
- $69K25th
- $90KMedian
- $100K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,710 | $6,976 | $40.25 |
| Median | $89,530 | $7,461 | $43.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,620 | $5,718 | $32.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,150 | $8,346 | $48.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
School psychologists in Augusta earn 11% less than the Georgia average ($94,070) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $83,710 | $89,530 | $53,670 | $107,180 | 60 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $83,710, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $64,291 a year, or $5,358 a month and $2,473 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% 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 | $64,485 | $5,374 |
| Working in GA | $64,291 | $5,358 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for school 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 $83,710 buys what about $91,085 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 3rd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($96,060).
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 Augusta: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Augusta?
$40.25 an hour on average, and $43.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $64,291 a year ($5,358 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,710.
Do school psychologists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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