GA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1018

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Georgia

Median Annual Salary $55,320 -7% below national average (national: $59,190)
$61,250Mean Annual
$27Median Hourly
8,680Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$55,320
$39,020
10th pct.
$93,200
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$39,020$18.76
25th percentile$46,150$22.19
50th percentile (median)$55,320$26.60
75th percentile$71,980$34.61
90th percentile (top earners)$93,200$44.81
Mean (average)$61,250$29.45

How Georgia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Georgia
Georgia (current) $55,320
Alaska $79,220 +43%
New Mexico $70,770 +28%
Oregon $69,660 +26%
North Dakota $66,450 +20%
District of Columbia $66,140 +20%
Utah $65,920 +19%
Idaho $65,240 +18%
New Jersey $64,710 +17%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Georgia?

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Georgia is $61,250 per year. The median (middle) salary is $55,320 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Georgia?

Entry-level substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss (10th percentile) in Georgia typically earn around $39,020 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $46,150 per year.

What is the highest Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Georgia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Georgia make approximately $93,200 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $71,980 per year.

How does the Georgia Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary compare to the national average?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Georgia is $55,320, which is -7% below national average of $59,190.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes