How much does a school psychologist make in Atlanta?
$99,110a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $47.65 an hour or $8,259 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.65
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,980Median: $99,110Highest 10%: $132,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,980 | $29.80 | |
| 25th | $76,310 | $36.69 | |
| Median | $99,110 | $47.65 | |
| 75th | $106,400 | $51.14 | |
| 90th | $132,700 | $63.82 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for school psychologists.
| Augusta, GA | $89,530 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $68,060 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $122,600 |
| Microbiologist | $109,300 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $103,100 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
| Materials Scientist | $93,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $47.65 ($99,110 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $99,110 against $95,990 nationally, 3% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $99,110, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for school psychologist pay?
53 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.