Psychologists, All Other pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $150,720 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Columbus earn between $106,140 and $134,100.
- $72K10th
- $106K25th
- $119KMedian
- $134K75th
- $151K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $117,780 | $9,815 | $56.62 |
| Median | $118,710 | $9,892 | $57.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $106,140 | $8,845 | $51.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,100 | $11,175 | $64.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Columbus earn 6% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $117,780 | $118,710 | $72,170 | $150,720 | 30 |
| United States | $111,210 | $110,840 | $54,990 | $168,520 | 18,820 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychologists, All Other salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $117,780, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $86,560 a year, or $7,213 a month and $3,329 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% 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 | $86,893 | $7,241 |
| Working in GA | $86,560 | $7,213 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for other 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 $117,780 buys what about $131,898 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 1st of 2 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Columbus$117,780
- Augusta$110,090
Highest-paying cities for other psychologists
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,020).
- Sacramento, CA$165,020
- Cincinnati, OH$160,520
- San Jose, CA$148,320
- Memphis, TN$145,060
- Raleigh, NC$144,910
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Psychologists, All Other salary in Columbus: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Columbus?
$56.63 an hour on average, and $57.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $106,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $86,560 a year ($7,213 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $117,780.
Do other psychologists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($111,210).
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 19-3039; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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 2.20, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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