Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 60.
  • School Psychologists in South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $78,670 per year or $37.82 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia School Psychologists who work in South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 7%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Georgia for salary and #17 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Georgia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #96 in the nation for salary and #497 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #155 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Georgia

South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $78,670 or $37.82 per hour which is 2% less than the Georgia average salary of $80,350.

AverageSouth Georgia Nonmetropolitan AreaGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$37.82$38.63-2.10%
Annual Salary$78,670$80,350-2.09%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $78,670 or $37.82 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSouth Georgia Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$37.82$39.80-4.97%
Annual Salary$78,670$82,770-4.95%
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 South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $92,066 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $80,350. per year.

Cost-of-living in South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Georgia average, which means South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $78,670.
  • South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $92,066.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area$78,67085.45%$92,066
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 South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $75,760 and $80,390 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $96,480, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $64,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $64,700
15%2 – 4 years9$64,700 – $75,760
25%5 – 9 years15$75,760 – $76,090
25%10 – 14 years15$76,090 – $80,390
15%15 – 20 years9$76,090 – $96,480
10%20+ years6Above $96,480
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,560), Social Workers ($46,430), and Health Care Social Workers ($48,720).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$78,670
Health Care Social Workers$48,720
Social Workers$46,430
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 60.

School Psychologists earn an average of $78,670 per year or $37.82 per hour in South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $92,066 per year or $44 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($78,670), Health Care Social Workers($48,720), Social Workers($46,430).


Additional Salary Reports for School Psychologists in Georgia cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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