Counselor Jobs in Georgia
Across 331 live Counselor listings in Georgia, median advertised pay is $71K (75th percentile $97K), based on the 162 that state a salary; Georgia ranks 40th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UHS (37), Protocall Services (13), Georgia Families in Transition (12).
331+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 24, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 162 roles pay ~$71k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
R-100982 Substance Abuse Counselor - Calhoun, GA (OTP)
Crossroads Treatment CentersCalhoun, GA
Substance Abuse Counselor - Ringgold, GA
Crossroads Treatment CentersRinggold, GA
Mental Health Therapist for Seniors (Remote - Licensed in Georgia)
Sailor HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote
Outpatient Primary Therapist III
American Addiction CentersGeorgia
Remote Pediatric Therapist (Part-Time), Georgia
Hazel HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote
Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Atlanta, GA
Protocall ServicesRemote
Remote School Mental Health Counselor
Pearl Interactive NetworkRemote
School Based Therapist
Claratel Behavioral HealthEmployer score · SilverDeKalb County, GA
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Pearl Interactive NetworkAtlanta, GA
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Pearl Interactive NetworkAtlanta, GA
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
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Counselor Pay in Georgia: Live Market and State Comparison
Live counselor listings in Georgia today, then Georgia against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 331
- Live median
- $71k
- 75th $97k · n=162
- 12-mo median
- $70k
- Pay rank
- #40 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.4/10 · #48
- 12-mo postings
- 953
Counselor roles in Georgia advertise $5k below the $75k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Louisiana leads at $97k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs GA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (this page) | $70k | — | 5.4/10 | 953 |
| Louisiana#1 | $97k | +$27k | 5.6/10 | 304 |
| Alaska#2 | $97k | +$26k | 5.4/10 | 180 |
| South Carolinaborders | $78k | +$8k | 5.8/10 | 384 |
| Alabamaborders | $72k | +$2k | 5.4/10 | 470 |
| Floridaborders | $66k | −$4k | 5.5/10 | 1736 |
| Tennesseeborders | $66k | −$4k | 5.7/10 | 823 |
| North Carolinaborders | $64k | −$6k | 5.6/10 | 1454 |
“borders” = shares a border with Georgia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 24, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- UHS (37), Protocall Services (13), Georgia Families in Transition (12)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 6% state a sign-on bonus · 17% offer loan repayment (of 331 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Counselor jobs in Georgia.
How much do counselors earn in Georgia?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselor jobs available?
Yes — about 45% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselor jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 9% with no on-call and 82% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Georgia right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Pearl Interactive Network, Crossroads Treatment Centers, Sailor Health, American Addiction Centers, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in Georgia are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 331 counselors positions in Georgia listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Georgia
UHS37 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Protocall Services13 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Georgia Families in Transition12 open roles here · WLB 11/100Health Connect America12 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources12 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Georgia Department of Revenue11 open roles here · WLB 70/100Gotham Enterprises9 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Thriveworks8 open roles here · WLB 97/100