SOC 21-1018 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — Warner Robins
Warner Robins, GA · 10 metro areas compared
In Warner Robins, GA the median wage is $51,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Warner Robins, GA the median wage is $51,280. That is 13.6% lower than the national median of $59,350. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $43,250 and $68,370. The lowest tenth earn under $37,840, while the highest tenth earn more than $85,480.
Employment stands at 110, or 1.5 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 131st of 254 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,840 | −36.2% |
| 25th | $43,250 | −27.1% |
| Median (50th) | $51,280 | −13.6% |
| 75th | $68,370 | +15.2% |
| 90th | $85,480 | +44.0% |
| Mean | $57,320 | −3.4% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $60,880 | 5,880 | |
| 2 | Brunswick | $58,980 | 70 | |
| 3 | Macon | $56,870 | 160 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $55,910 | 310 | |
| 5 | Hinesville | $55,540 | 70 | |
| 6 | Augusta | $55,320 | 510 | |
| 7 | Gainesville | $54,670 | 70 | |
| 8 | Rome | $51,990 | 80 | |
| 9 | Savannah | $51,620 | 460 | |
| 10 | Valdosta | $50,360 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Warner Robins run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $51,280 goes as far as $53,250 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,250US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,280 a year, 13.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,840 to $85,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 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 Warner Robins, GA?
The median annual wage is $51,280, or $24.66 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 Warner Robins, GA is 13.6% 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 Warner Robins, GA earns more than $85,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,840 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 110 jobs in this occupation in Warner Robins, 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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