Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 450.
  • School Psychologists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earn an average of $83,720 per year or $40.25 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia School Psychologists who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 54%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 1%.

Rankings for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

  • Ranks #1 in Georgia for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Georgia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #68 in the nation for salary and #103 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #21 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Georgia

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell School Psychologists earn an average of $83,720 or $40.25 per hour which is 4% more than the Georgia average salary of $80,350.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$40.25$38.634.19%
Annual Salary$83,720$80,3504.19%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell School Psychologists earn an average of $83,720 or $40.25 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellU.S.%
Hourly Wage$40.25$39.801.13%
Annual Salary$83,720$82,7701.15%
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, School Psychologists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earns an average annual salary of $85,289 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $80,350. 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.

  • Georgia average salary is $80,350.
  • Georgia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $84,990.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell average salary is $83,720.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell cost-of-living adjusted salary is $85,289.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$83,72098.16%$85,289
Georgia$80,35094.54%$84,990
U.S.$82,770$82,770
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $76,730 and $97,360 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $100,260, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $60,500, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year45Under $60,500
15%2 – 4 years68$60,500 – $76,730
25%5 – 9 years112$76,730 – $78,870
25%10 – 14 years112$78,870 – $97,360
15%15 – 20 years68$78,870 – $100,260
10%20+ years45Above $100,260
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $83,720, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($101,260), and Psychology Teachers ($87,620).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,530), Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,860), Social Workers ($51,110), Health Care Social Workers ($58,620), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,500).

TitleAnnual 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
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 450.

School Psychologists earn an average of $83,720 per year or $40.25 per hour in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell School Psychologists earn an average of $85,289 per year or $41 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell are Forensic Psychologists($101,260), Psychology Teachers($87,620), School Psychologists($83,720).


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