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Professional Trends

Georgia Vs. National Mental Health Employment

Georgia	6,360
National	445,580

Of all of the mental health professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Georgia.

Employment Growth for Mental health professionals In Georgia

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
3,270	4,590	5,070	5,100	6,360

Yellow: Actual Values

In Georgia, mental health is a growing field. In 2010 there were 3,090 more mental health professionals working in Georgia than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of mental health professionals has grown by 94%. This is faster than the trend for mental health professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of mental health professionals has grown by 12% between 2006 and 2010.

Mental Health VS. All Professions salaries in Georgia

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$26,340	$32,420	$32,698	$34,558	$34,370
$42,452	$44,373	$45,309	$46,939	$48,171

Light Blue: Mental Health
Dark Yellow: All Professions

As the number of mental health professionals is growing, the salaries paid to mental health professionals are increasing in Georgia. The mean salary for mental health professionals in 2006 was $26,340 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $34,370 per year.

Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in Georgia

10th percentile	$21,652
25th percentile	$26,502
50th percentile	$32,266
75th percentile	$40,900
90th percentile	$50,552

Thus, mental health professionals' salaries grew by 23% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Georgia state, within the field of mental health, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid mental health professionals earn 133% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in Georgia

Clinical Psychology	$62,328
Counseling	$48,735
Forensic Psychology	$74,195
Mental Health	$34,370
Psychology	$74,195
School Psychology	$70,080
Social Work	$46,642
Sports Psychology	$70,080

In Georgia, mental health professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Mental Health programs available for each degree type for all schools in Georgia

associate	0
bachelor	0
master	2
doctor	0
Certificate	1
Total	3

The number of students graduating from the 3 accredited mental health schools in Georgia is increasing. In Georgia, there were 4 graduates in 2006. And there were 158 graduates from mental health courses in 2010.

There was an increase in the number of mental health school degree or certificate graduates in Georgia by 3850%. A majority of these graduates, or 67%, graduated with an master's degree in mental health.

Mental Health Faculty Salaries in Georgia

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