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

In Georgia, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $28.35 an hour ($58,960 a year). About 9,600 people work in this job there.

$28.35Median hourly pay

$46,340–$72,500Middle half of workers, yearly

9,600People in this job in Georgia

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,350). Georgia ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Georgia

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.97	$37,390
25% of workers	$22.28	$46,340
Half of workers (median)	$28.35	$58,960
75% of workers	$34.86	$72,500
90% of workers	$43.74	$90,980

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	$60,880	5,880
Brunswick-St. Simons	$58,980	70
Macon-Bibb County	$56,870	160
Columbus	$55,910	310
Hinesville	$55,540	70
Augusta-Richmond County	$55,320	510
Gainesville	$54,670	70
Rome	$51,990	80
Savannah	$51,620	460
Warner Robins	$51,280	110
Valdosta	$50,360	160
Dalton	$50,050	50
Albany	$47,820	40
Athens-Clarke County	$46,900	120

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

Education, experience and outlook for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors

Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
Job outlook: +18.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 50,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Georgia

Job	Median yearly pay
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$63,720
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
Social Workers, All Other	$78,260

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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.