Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $97,090 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.68
10th percentile $19,340
90th percentile $206,070
Employed locally 770
National median $95,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,340
    25th
    $53,500
    50th (median)
    $97,090
    75th
    $159,550
    90th
    $206,070

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary vs area income 112% Median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,210
    Vallejo, CA $143,370
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $139,440
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $137,990
    Salem, OR $134,440
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $133,820

    Nearby metros — Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $108,300
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $103,010
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $95,290
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $91,030
    Columbus, GA-AL $86,200
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $83,480

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Atlanta, GA is $46.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.07 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries?

    The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.3% above the national median of $95,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $19,340 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,500.