Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Brunswick, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Median annual salary $59,060 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.39
10th percentile $43,160
90th percentile $86,240
Employed locally 60
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,160
    25th
    $44,870
    50th (median)
    $59,060
    75th
    $75,740
    90th
    $86,240

    Brunswick economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,819 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 91% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 9% 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 Brunswick, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $51,220
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,450
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $43,640
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $37,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Brunswick, GA is $28.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.99 or more per hour.

    Is Brunswick 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 Brunswick, GA is 0.2% 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 Brunswick?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,160 per year in Brunswick, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,870.