As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Certified Peer Specialist in Akeley, MN is $72,925, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,402 weekly, or $6,077 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Certified Peer Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Certified Peer Specialist in Akeley, MN vary widely, spanning from $61,827 to $90,289. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,116) and 75th percentile ($82,014), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,289 per year. This $14,898 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Billing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Akeley Certified Peer Specialist often earn 5.8% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Certified Peer Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $61,827 Akeley, MN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $67,116 Akeley, MN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $72,925 Akeley, MN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $82,014 Akeley, MN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $90,289 Akeley, MN July 01, 2026
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What is a Certified Peer Specialist ?

A certified peer support specialist, also known as a certified peer specialist, is a person with significant life-altering experience. This is also referred to as "lived experience". These specialists support individuals with struggles pertaining to mental health, psychological trauma or substance use. Because of their lived experience, such persons have expertise that professional training cannot replicate. This is not to be confused with peer educators, who may not consider recovery a suitable goal for everyone and may focus instead on the principles of harm reduction. Tasks performed by pe...

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About Akeley, Minnesota    Akeley is a city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, USA. The population was 432 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city ....More

Akeley, Minnesota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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