The annual salary statistics of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in Valdosta, Georgia is shown in Table 1. The wage data of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in Valdosta is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,800 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $27,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $32,320 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,130 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $45,900 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in Valdosta, Georgia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $45,900. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $32,320. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $25,800.
From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $32,320 in Valdosta is in the middle of salary range for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in state of Georgia. In comparison, the annual salary of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in Valdosta is 23.3 percent (23.3%) lower than that in the highest paying Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta and 15.9 percent (15.9%) higher than that in the lowest paying Macon.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta | |
| Columbus | |
| Savannah | |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Valdosta | |
| Rome | |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Macon |