Psychologists, All Other pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $94,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $150,990 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Columbia earn between $120,250 and $138,760.
- $95K10th
- $120K25th
- $131KMedian
- $139K75th
- $151K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $123,550 | $10,296 | $59.40 |
| Median | $130,580 | $10,882 | $62.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $120,250 | $10,021 | $57.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $138,760 | $11,563 | $66.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Columbia earn 5% less than the South Carolina average ($130,730) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $123,550 | $130,580 | $94,600 | $150,990 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $130,730 | $136,990 | $94,600 | $164,200 | 140 |
| 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 Columbia
On the average salary of $123,550, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $90,241 a year, or $7,520 a month and $3,471 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbia a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $123,550 buys what about $131,910 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Augusta, GA$110,090
- Charlotte, NC$128,210
- Fayetteville, NC$121,570
- Asheville, NC$138,860
- Durham, NC$91,320
- Raleigh, NC$144,910
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 Columbia: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Columbia?
$59.40 an hour on average, and $62.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $94,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $120,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Columbia?
About $90,241 a year ($7,520 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $123,550.
Do other psychologists earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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