Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,670 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in Columbus earn between $71,620 and $115,520.
- $72K10th
- $72K25th
- $97KMedian
- $116K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,080 | $8,173 | $47.15 |
| Median | $97,270 | $8,106 | $46.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,620 | $5,968 | $34.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,520 | $9,627 | $55.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in Columbus earn 5% less than the Georgia average ($102,950) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $98,080 | $97,270 | $71,620 | $128,670 | 60 |
| Georgia | $102,950 | $96,060 | $45,310 | $179,850 | 1,120 |
| United States | $112,750 | $100,580 | $55,170 | $180,960 | 75,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $98,080, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $73,684 a year, or $6,140 a month and $2,834 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $73,803 | $6,150 |
| Working in GA | $73,684 | $6,140 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for clinical and counseling psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $98,080 buys what about $109,837 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 2nd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($104,190).
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for clinical and counseling psychologists
San Luis Obispo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($166,470).
- San Luis Obispo, CA$166,470
- San Francisco, CA$153,490
- Green Bay, WI$150,150
- Hanford, CA$147,510
- Salem, OR$144,240
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Columbus: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in Columbus?
$47.16 an hour on average, and $46.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $73,684 a year ($6,140 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,080.
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($112,750).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3033; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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