Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Warner Robins is 50.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Warner Robins earn an average of $43,280 per year or $20.81 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Warner Robins is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Warner Robins is less than 1%.

Rankings for Warner Robins

  • Ranks #10 in Georgia for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in Georgia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #431 in the nation for salary and #342 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #494 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Georgia

Warner Robins Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $43,280 or $20.81 per hour which is 5% less than the Georgia average salary of $45,740.

AverageWarner RobinsGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.81$21.99-5.37%
Annual Salary$43,280$45,740-5.38%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Warner Robins Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $43,280 or $20.81 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageWarner RobinsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.81$25.72-19.09%
Annual Salary$43,280$53,490-19.09%
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 Warner Robins earns an average annual salary of $48,073 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $45,740. per year.

Cost-of-living in Warner Robins is 10% less than the Georgia average, which means Warner Robins 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.
  • Warner Robins average salary is $43,280.
  • Warner Robins cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,073.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Warner Robins$43,28090.03%$48,073
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 Warner Robins, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $35,510 and $46,940 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 $70,400, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $28,810, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $28,810
15%2 – 4 years8$28,810 – $35,510
25%5 – 9 years12$35,510 – $37,020
25%10 – 14 years12$37,020 – $46,940
15%15 – 20 years8$37,020 – $70,400
10%20+ years5Above $70,400
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $43,280, Warner Robins Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($51,300), and Social Workers ($45,180).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$51,300
Social Workers$45,180
Substance Abuse Counselors$43,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Warner Robins Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Warner Robins is 50.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $43,280 per year or $20.81 per hour in Warner Robins.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Warner Robins Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $48,073 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Warner Robins are Health Care Social Workers($51,300), Social Workers($45,180), Substance Abuse Counselors($43,280).


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

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