Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Brunswick is 40.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Brunswick earn an average of $56,260 per year or $27.05 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Brunswick is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Brunswick is less than 1%.

Rankings for Brunswick

  • Ranks #1 in Georgia for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in Georgia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #95 in the nation for salary and #432 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #502 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Georgia

Brunswick Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,260 or $27.05 per hour which is 22% more than the Georgia average salary of $45,740.

AverageBrunswickGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.05$21.9923.01%
Annual Salary$56,260$45,74023.00%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Brunswick Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,260 or $27.05 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageBrunswickU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.05$25.725.17%
Annual Salary$56,260$53,4905.18%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Brunswick earns an average annual salary of $64,107 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $45,740. per year.

Cost-of-living in Brunswick is 12% less than the Georgia average, which means Brunswick residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.

  • Georgia average salary is $45,740.
  • Georgia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,382.
  • Brunswick average salary is $56,260.
  • Brunswick cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,107.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Brunswick$56,26087.76%$64,107
Georgia$45,74094.54%$48,382
U.S.$53,490$53,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Brunswick, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,020 and $62,390 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn more than $101,430, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,200, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $36,200
15%2 – 4 years6$36,200 – $37,020
25%5 – 9 years10$37,020 – $46,940
25%10 – 14 years10$46,940 – $62,390
15%15 – 20 years6$46,940 – $101,430
10%20+ years4Above $101,430
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,170), and Health Care Social Workers ($49,270).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,260
Health Care Social Workers$49,270
Social Workers$46,170
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Brunswick Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Brunswick is 40.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,260 per year or $27.05 per hour in Brunswick.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Brunswick Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $64,107 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Brunswick are Substance Abuse Counselors($56,260), Health Care Social Workers($49,270), Social Workers($46,170).


Additional Salary Reports for Substance Abuse Counselors in Georgia cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data