School Psychologist Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for School Psychologists in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$99,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.65
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $95,990
State Rank
#10 of 51
1,650 employed here

How much does a School Psychologist make in Georgia?

A School Psychologist working in Georgia earns a median salary of $99,110 per year, or about $47.65 per hour. That is 3% above the national median of $95,990 for this occupation.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $61,980 while the top 10% make $132,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $76,310 and $106,370 a year.

School Psychologist salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$61,980$29.80
25th percentile (early career)$76,310$36.69
50th percentile (median)$99,110$47.65
75th percentile (experienced)$106,370$51.14
90th percentile (top earners)$132,740$63.82

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories for School Psychologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$127,780
2Colorado$124,770
3New Mexico$110,360
4Maryland$109,700
5Washington$108,780

Working as a School Psychologist in Georgia

Nationally, about 64,000 people work as School Psychologists in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Georgia pay ($99,110) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a School Psychologist make in Georgia?
The median School Psychologist salary in Georgia is $99,110 per year, or about $47.65 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $61,980 at the entry level to $132,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays School Psychologists about 3% more than the national median of $95,990. Georgia ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for School Psychologists?
Yes on pay — Georgia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $99,110 a year. About 1,650 School Psychologists are employed in Georgia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.