Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Georgia
Ranked #32 of 51 · GA
4.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,310 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $58,960
Employment 9,600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,390P25 $46,340 Median $58,960P75 $72,500P90 $90,980
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Georgia earn between $37,390 and $90,980. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Georgia is $61,310, about 4.9% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $60,880 | $64,280 | 5,880 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $58,980 | $61,020 | 70 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $56,870 | $57,310 | 160 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $55,910 | $57,360 | 310 |
| Hinesville, GA | $55,540 | $56,660 | 70 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $55,320 | $58,280 | 510 |
| Gainesville, GA | $54,670 | $59,340 | 70 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $54,440 | $57,100 | 220 |
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