Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Georgia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Georgia
$55,320
National Median
$59,190
Employment
8,680
Entry Level (10th)
$39,020
Top Earners (90th)
$93,200
How Georgia Compares
Georgia pays $3,870 less than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 1.788 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in Georgia (location quotient: 0.63).
Other States for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79,220 | 1,060 |
| New Mexico | $70,770 | 2,070 |
| Oregon | $69,660 | 6,410 |
| North Dakota | $66,450 | 1,180 |
| District of Columbia | $66,140 | 980 |
| Utah | $65,920 | 4,720 |
| Idaho | $65,240 | 2,130 |
| New Jersey | $64,710 | 14,640 |
| Nebraska | $64,410 | 1,980 |
| Washington | $64,220 | 13,150 |
| Arizona | $63,830 | 8,970 |
| Connecticut | $62,960 | 6,470 |
| Wisconsin | $62,470 | 9,450 |
| New York | $62,070 | 22,450 |
| Wyoming | $61,640 | 840 |
| California | $61,310 | 63,110 |
| Maine | $60,970 | 1,610 |
| Iowa | $60,880 | 3,030 |
| Texas | $60,630 | 19,520 |
| Vermont | $60,410 | 1,150 |