School Psychologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

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

Median annual salary $101,810 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.95
10th percentile $50,070
90th percentile $127,050
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,070
    25th
    $83,160
    50th (median)
    $101,810
    75th
    $126,650
    90th
    $127,050

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 118% Median School Psychologists salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for School Psychologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $143,020
    El Centro, CA $140,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Salinas, CA $126,730

    Nearby metros — School Psychologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $85,270
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $84,010
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,030
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $79,730
    Savannah, GA $79,590
    Michigan $76,980

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    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 School Psychologists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Atlanta, GA is $48.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.82 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Atlanta, GA is 17.1% above the national median of $86,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for School Psychologists in Atlanta?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,070 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,160.