Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for rehabilitation counselors is $26.44 an hour ($55,000 a year). About 740 people work in this job there.

$26.44Median hourly pay
$45,010–$62,980Middle half of workers, yearly
740People in this job in Georgia

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($46,850). Georgia ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for rehabilitation counselors in Georgia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.78$34,900
25% of workers$21.64$45,010
Half of workers (median)$26.44$55,000
75% of workers$30.28$62,980
90% of workers$41.11$85,510

Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$55,0000
Savannah$55,00030
Augusta-Richmond County$35,58080

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for rehabilitation counselors

  • Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 8,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Georgia

JobMedian yearly pay
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,720
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,960
Social and Human Service Assistants$39,480
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,510
Healthcare Social Workers$62,420
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$45,220
Health Education Specialists$99,400
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60,270

Other job titles for this job

Employment AdvisorGroup CounselorJob CoachBlind Rehabilitation SpecialistClassification CounselorCRCDisability CounselorEmployment NavigatorHomemaking Rehabilitation ConsultantOptions AdvisorPsychiatric Rehabilitation CounselorPsychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.