Average Social Worker Salary in Georgia

Social Services · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Social Worker in Georgia earns $57,200 per year, which is below the national average of $58,380. This translates to approximately $27.50 per hour, $2,200 biweekly, or $4,767 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Georgia is 7% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$42,900	$20.62
Average (50th)	$57,200	$27.50
Experienced (75th)	$65,800	$31.62
Top Earners (90th)	$74,400	$35.77

Social Worker Salary by City in Georgia

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Atlanta	$61,800	$5,150/mo
Augusta	$58,300	$4,858/mo
Savannah	$56,100	$4,675/mo
Athens	$54,300	$4,525/mo
Macon	$53,200	$4,433/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Social Services
Typical Education	Bachelor's/Master's
Job Growth (2022-2032)	7% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1%-5.75% (6 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.93 (-7% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Georgia

Major employers hiring Social Workers in Georgia include Home Depot, UPS, Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola, and Aflac. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for social services professionals.

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