Counselors, All Other Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $39,950 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.21
10th percentile $33,310
90th percentile $79,770
Employed locally 40
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,310
    25th
    $35,650
    50th (median)
    $39,950
    75th
    $50,440
    90th
    $79,770

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 64% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counselors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $108,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,020
    Virginia $105,140
    Ogden, UT $93,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420

    Nearby metros — Counselors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $69,390
    Columbus, GA-AL $64,670
    Gainesville, GA $59,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,750
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $51,630
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,970

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,570
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,640
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,500
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $42,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counselors, All Other make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Athens, GA is $19.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.35 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Counselors, All Other salaries?

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Athens, GA is 19.8% below the national median of $49,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counselors, All Other in Athens?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $33,310 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,650.