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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $66,190 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.82
10th percentile $41,550
90th percentile $95,650
Employed locally 70
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,550
    25th
    $43,820
    50th (median)
    $66,190
    75th
    $85,540
    90th
    $95,650

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 85% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 15% 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
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,600
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,130
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    Rome, GA $60,800

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,170
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,000
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,630
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $39,300
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Gainesville, GA is $31.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.47 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville 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 Gainesville, GA is 11.8% above 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,550 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,820.