Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $48,860–$75,550
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #119 of 370
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $60,880 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,880 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $59,350 and 3% above the GA statewide median of $58,960. It ranks #119 of 370 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,880 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in other GA metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Columbus, GA-AL | $55,910 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $55,320 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $54,440 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $51,640 |
| Savannah, GA | $51,620 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $51,540 |
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Questions
What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $60,880 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,880 jobs pay between $48,860 and $75,550. The 10th percentile is $38,650 and the 90th is $95,110.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $59,350 and 3% above the GA statewide median of $58,960. It ranks #119 of 370 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make an hour in Atlanta?
About $29.27 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $60,880 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.49–$36.32 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.