Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Augusta-Richmond County is 50.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Augusta-Richmond County earn an average of $92,760 per year or $44.60 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Forensic Psychologists who work in Augusta-Richmond County is 14%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Augusta-Richmond County is less than 1%.

Rankings for Augusta-Richmond County

  • Ranks #3 in Georgia for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Georgia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #42 in the nation for salary and #320 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #60 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Georgia

Augusta-Richmond County Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $92,760 or $44.60 per hour which is 5% less than the Georgia average salary of $98,360.

AverageAugusta-Richmond CountyGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$44.60$47.29-5.69%
Annual Salary$92,760$98,360-5.69%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Augusta-Richmond County Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $92,760 or $44.60 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageAugusta-Richmond CountyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$44.60$47.12-5.35%
Annual Salary$92,760$98,010-5.36%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Augusta-Richmond County earns an average annual salary of $101,990 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $98,360. per year.

Cost-of-living in Augusta-Richmond County is 9% less than the Georgia average, which means Augusta-Richmond County residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.

  • Georgia average salary is $98,360.
  • Georgia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $104,041.
  • Augusta-Richmond County average salary is $92,760.
  • Augusta-Richmond County cost-of-living adjusted salary is $101,990.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Augusta-Richmond County$92,76090.95%$101,990
Georgia$98,36094.54%$104,041
U.S.$98,010$98,010
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Augusta-Richmond County, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $85,220 and $110,550 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $116,710, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $26,290, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $26,290
15%2 – 4 years8$26,290 – $85,220
25%5 – 9 years12$85,220 – $101,340
25%10 – 14 years12$101,340 – $110,550
15%15 – 20 years8$101,340 – $116,710
10%20+ years5Above $116,710
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,610), Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,630), Marriage and Family Therapists ($54,720), Health Care Social Workers ($57,950), School Psychologists ($72,880), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($78,400).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$92,760
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$78,400
School Psychologists$72,880
Health Care Social Workers$57,950
Marriage and Family Therapists$54,720
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,630
Social Workers$45,610
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Augusta-Richmond County Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Augusta-Richmond County is 50.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $92,760 per year or $44.60 per hour in Augusta-Richmond County.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Augusta-Richmond County Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $101,990 per year or $49 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Augusta-Richmond County are Forensic Psychologists($92,760), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($78,400), School Psychologists($72,880).


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