Mental Health Counselor Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median mental health counselor in the Atlanta area earns $60,880 a year ($29.27 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($59,350) and 3% above the Georgia median ($58,960). Half of the 5,880 mental health counselors there earn between $48,860 and $75,550.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,650 | $37,390 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $48,860 | $46,340 | $47,100 |
| Median | $60,880 | $58,960 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $75,550 | $72,500 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $95,110 | $90,980 | $97,590 |
| Average | $64,280 | $61,310 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 5,880 | 9,600 | 491,930 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Houston, TX: $67,370
- Austin, TX: $66,780
- Phoenix, AZ: $66,020
- Washington, DC: $65,270
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.