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Rankings for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
Compared to Georgia
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,500 or $36.30 per hour which is 2% more than the Georgia average salary of $73,350.
| Average | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | Georgia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $36.30 | $35.27 | 2.92% |
| Annual Salary | $75,500 | $73,350 | 2.93% |
Compared to the U.S.
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $75,500 or $36.30 per hour which is 24% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.
| Average | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $36.30 | $47.90 | -24.22% |
| Annual Salary | $75,500 | $99,640 | -24.23% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earns an average annual salary of $76,915 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $73,350. per year.
Cost-of-living in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 2% less than the Georgia average, which means Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $75,500 | 98.16% | $76,915 |
| Georgia | $73,350 | 94.54% | $77,586 |
| U.S. | $99,640 | – | $99,640 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $37,320 and $92,050 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn more than $149,070, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $24,410, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 44 | Under $24,410 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 66 | $24,410 – $37,320 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 110 | $37,320 – $62,460 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 110 | $62,460 – $92,050 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 66 | $62,460 – $149,070 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 44 | Above $149,070 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $75,500, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($101,260), Psychology Teachers ($87,620), and School Psychologists ($83,720).
However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,530), Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,860), Social Workers ($51,110), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,620).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $101,260 |
| Psychology Teachers | $87,620 |
| School Psychologists | $83,720 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $75,500 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,620 |
| Social Workers | $51,110 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $48,860 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,530 |
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