As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Certified Peer Specialist in Georgia is $72,971, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,403 weekly, or $6,081 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 Georgia vary widely, spanning from $61,880 to $90,357. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,166) and 75th percentile ($82,072), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,357 per year. This $14,906 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, Georgia Certified Peer Specialist often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 82 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 nationwide for Certified Peer Specialist job salary. 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 $61,880 GA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $67,166 GA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $72,971 GA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $82,072 GA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Certified Peer Specialist Salary $90,357 GA September 01, 2026
25% $67,166 10% $61,880 90% $90,357 75% $82,072 $72,971 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $77,171 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $83,221 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $79,366 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $77,229 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $76,858 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $77,009 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $77,102 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $77,072 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $76,328 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $78,982 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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