SOC 21-1019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Counselors, All Other — Georgia
Georgia · 3 metro areas compared
In Georgia the median wage for Counselors, All Other reaches $79,490 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Georgia the median wage for Counselors, All Other reaches $79,490 a year. That is 56.3% more than the national median of $50,860. Pay ranges from under $33,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $111,750 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $54,530 to $87,450.
Employment stands at 760, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Georgia ranks number 3rd out of 44 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $79,490. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 174th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,310 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $54,530 | +7.2% |
| Median (50th) | $79,490 | +56.3% |
| 75th | $87,450 | +71.9% |
| 90th | $111,750 | +119.7% |
| Mean | $72,620 | +42.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $79,490 goes as far as $82,544 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 62.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,544US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,490 a year, 56.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,310 to $111,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 760 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 44 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $79,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Counselors, All Other in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $79,490, or $38.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,860, so pay in Georgia is 56.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Georgia earns more than $111,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $79,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 760 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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