2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Georgia

Salary Report for Georgia Forensic Psychologists

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Compare Georgia to U.S.

Georgia Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $98,360 which is 0% more than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Georgia	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$47.29	$47.12	0.36%
Average Annual Salary	$98,360	$98,010	0.36%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Georgia, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $86,300 and $115,880 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $119,770, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $64,650, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	37	Under $64,650
15%	2 – 4 years	56	$64,650 – $86,300
25%	5 – 9 years	92	$86,300 – $101,340
25%	10 – 14 years	92	$101,340 – $115,880
15%	15 – 20 years	56	$101,340 – $119,770
10%	20+ years	37	Above $119,770

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Georgia psychologists earn about $104,041 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Georgia is 5% less than the national average, which means Georgia residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,740), Social Workers ($48,200), Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,280), Health Care Social Workers ($54,710), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,350), Psychology Teachers ($79,020), and School Psychologists ($80,350).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$98,360
School Psychologists	$80,350
Psychology Teachers	$79,020
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$73,350
Health Care Social Workers	$54,710
Marriage and Family Therapists	$48,280
Social Workers	$48,200
Substance Abuse Counselors	$45,740

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Georgia the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (8,290), Social Workers (7,080) and Health Care Social Workers (4,130).

The three professions in Georgia needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Marriage and Family Therapists (35.7%), Substance Abuse Counselors (32.2%) and Health Care Social Workers (19%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	6,270	8,290	32.2%	870
Social Workers	6,000	7,080	18%	700
Health Care Social Workers	3,470	4,130	19%	410
Forensic Psychologists	1,180	1,300	10.2%	90
Psychology Teachers	660	730	10.6%	70
Marriage and Family Therapists	140	190	35.7%	20

Salaries Ranked by Georgia Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Georgia is $98,360. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most are Columbus ($93,170), Augusta-Richmond County ($92,760) and Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ($101,260).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Columbus ($105,695), Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ($103,158) and Augusta-Richmond County ($101,990).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Forensic Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Forensic Psychologists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	$101,260	$103,158	$1,898
Columbus	$93,170	$105,695	$12,525
Augusta-Richmond County	$92,760	$101,990	$9,230

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Official Data Sources for Forensic Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data