Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $52,630 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.30
10th percentile $40,430
90th percentile $82,410
Employed locally 390
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,430
    25th
    $46,150
    50th (median)
    $52,630
    75th
    $63,390
    90th
    $82,410

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 79% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Logan, UT-ID $74,400
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,440
    Gainesville, GA $66,190
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,600
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,130
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,100

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,860
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,290
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,390
    Social Workers, All Other$92,750
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$43,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Augusta, GA-SC is $25.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.08 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 11.1% below the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Augusta?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,430 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,150.