SOC 29-1223 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychiatrists — Augusta
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC · 1 metro areas compared
At $103,200, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Psychiatrists, 63.4% beneath the national figure of $281,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $103,200, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Psychiatrists, 63.4% beneath the national figure of $281,870. Pay ranges from under $88,620 at the tenth percentile to more than $290,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $103,200 to $221,810.
Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $276,960. Of the 437 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 57th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,620 | −68.6% |
| 25th | $103,200 | −63.4% |
| Median (50th) | $103,200 | −63.4% |
| 75th | $221,810 | −21.3% |
| 90th | $290,550 | +3.1% |
| Mean | $155,040 | −45.0% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $276,960 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Augusta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $103,200 goes as far as $107,165 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 62.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,165US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,200 a year, 63.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $88,620 to $290,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $276,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychiatrists in Augusta, GA?
The median annual wage is $103,200, or $49.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $281,870, so pay in Augusta, GA is 63.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Augusta, GA earns more than $290,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $88,620 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $276,960 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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