How much does a substance abuse make in Athens?
$46,900a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $22.55 an hour or $3,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.55
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 355 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,940Median: $46,900Highest 10%: $81,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,940 | $13.43 | |
| 25th | $33,800 | $16.25 | |
| Median | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| 75th | $68,600 | $32.98 | |
| 90th | $81,990 | $39.42 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Atlanta, GA | $60,880 |
| Brunswick, GA | $58,980 |
| Macon, GA | $56,870 |
| Columbus, GA | $55,910 |
| Hinesville, GA | $55,540 |
| Augusta, GA | $55,320 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $55,270 |
| Gainesville, GA | $54,670 |
| Rome, GA | $51,990 |
| Savannah, GA | $51,620 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $51,280 |
| Valdosta, GA | $50,360 |
| Dalton, GA | $50,050 |
Related jobs in Athens
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $62,450 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $59,280 |
| Educational | $57,870 |
| Child | $47,010 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $36,560 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $29,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $22.55 ($46,900 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $46,900 against $59,350 nationally, 21% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $58,960, so Athens pays 20% less.
Where does Athens rank for substance abuse pay?
355 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,990 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.