Psychiatrists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $99,670
Median hourly $47.92
10th percentile $85,600
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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,600
    25th
    $99,670
    50th (median)
    $99,670
    75th
    $208,000

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 150% Median Psychiatrists salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $413,890
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $409,950
    Gainesville, FL $404,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $403,430
    Ocala, FL $396,200
    New Haven, CT $381,890

    Nearby metros — Psychiatrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gainesville, FL $404,240
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $276,960
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $224,260
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $169,850
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $100,880

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,010
    Physicians, All Other $258,650
    Pharmacists $130,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Augusta, GA-SC is $47.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $139.69 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in Augusta?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $85,600 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,670.