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

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Georgia

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Georgia earn a median salary of $54,773 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.5% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 8,280 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $48,500 to $66,190 depending on location.

$54,773 Avg median salary in Georgia
$66,190 Highest paying metro
$48,500 Lowest paying metro
8,280 Employed in Georgia

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      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Georgia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Gainesville, GA $66,190 $43,820 $85,540 70
      Rome, GA $60,800 $45,830 $72,290 70
      Dalton, GA $59,730 $46,020 $65,250 40
      Brunswick, GA $59,060 $44,870 $75,740 60
      Atlanta, GA $58,990 $48,400 $73,630 5,510
      Warner Robins, GA $57,160 $45,820 $79,710 80
      Albany, GA $55,970 $40,060 $81,980 30
      Macon, GA $55,870 $45,370 $69,070 150
      Savannah, GA $55,010 $46,610 $73,620 310
      Hinesville, GA $54,670 $45,840 $66,220 70
      Middle Georgia $52,830 $45,400 $65,100 270
      Augusta, GA-SC $52,630 $46,150 $63,390 390
      North Georgia $51,750 $44,040 $62,240 180
      South Georgia $49,670 $44,900 $69,610 230
      Valdosta, GA $49,430 $45,660 $62,570 120
      East Georgia $48,890 $42,880 $59,780 170
      Columbus, GA-AL $48,770 $43,120 $59,990 420
      Athens, GA $48,500 $39,110 $69,170 110

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