School Psychologists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

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

Median annual salary $85,270 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.00
10th percentile $41,830
90th percentile $102,580
Employed locally 70
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,830
    25th
    $65,000
    50th (median)
    $85,270
    75th
    $102,250
    90th
    $102,580

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 128% Median School Psychologists salary is 28% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $101,810
    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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $48,380
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,940
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $113,730
    Nuclear Technicians $103,120
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $86,350
    Chemical Technicians $70,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Augusta, GA-SC is $41.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.53 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 1.9% below 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $41,830 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,000.