Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Augusta-Richmond County
Compared to Georgia
Augusta-Richmond County School Psychologists earn an average of $72,880 or $35.04 per hour which is 9% less than the Georgia average salary of $80,350.
| Average | Augusta-Richmond County | Georgia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $35.04 | $38.63 | -9.29% |
| Annual Salary | $72,880 | $80,350 | -9.30% |
Compared to the U.S.
Augusta-Richmond County School Psychologists earn an average of $72,880 or $35.04 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Augusta-Richmond County | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $35.04 | $39.80 | -11.96% |
| Annual Salary | $72,880 | $82,770 | -11.95% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Augusta-Richmond County earns an average annual salary of $80,132 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $80,350. 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.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County | $72,880 | 90.95% | $80,132 |
| Georgia | $80,350 | 94.54% | $84,990 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Augusta-Richmond County, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $60,500 and $91,840 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $103,440, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $38,390, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6 | Under $38,390 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $38,390 – $60,500 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $60,500 – $76,170 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $76,170 – $91,840 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $76,170 – $103,440 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $103,440 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $72,880, Augusta-Richmond County School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,760), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($78,400).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,610), Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,630), Marriage and Family Therapists ($54,720), and Health Care Social Workers ($57,950).
| Title | Annual 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 |
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