SOC 21-1018 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — Macon
Macon-Bibb County, GA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Macon, GA is $56,870 per year, close to the national median of $59,350 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Macon, GA is $56,870 per year, close to the national median of $59,350 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $38,330 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,030 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,010 to $65,250.
Employment stands at 160, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Atlanta leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,880. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 121st of 299 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,330 | −35.4% |
| 25th | $46,010 | −22.5% |
| Median (50th) | $56,870 | −4.2% |
| 75th | $65,250 | +9.9% |
| 90th | $79,030 | +33.2% |
| Mean | $57,310 | −3.4% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $60,880 | 5,880 | |
| 2 | Brunswick | $58,980 | 70 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $55,910 | 310 | |
| 4 | Hinesville | $55,540 | 70 | |
| 5 | Augusta | $55,320 | 510 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $54,670 | 70 | |
| 7 | Rome | $51,990 | 80 | |
| 8 | Savannah | $51,620 | 460 | |
| 9 | Warner Robins | $51,280 | 110 | |
| 10 | Valdosta | $50,360 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Macon run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $56,870 goes as far as $59,055 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,055US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,870 a year, 4.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,330 to $79,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $60,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Macon, GA?
The median annual wage is $56,870, or $27.34 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 $59,350, so pay in Macon, GA is 4.2% lower. 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 Macon, GA earns more than $79,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,330 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 $60,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Macon, GA. 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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