2023 Salary Report for Health Care Social Workers in Georgia

Salary Report for Georgia Health Care Social Workers

Georgia Rankings

Compare Georgia to U.S.

Georgia Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,710 which is 12% less than the national average salary of $62,310.

Type	Georgia	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$26.30	$29.96	-12.22%
Average Annual Salary	$54,710	$62,310	-12.20%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Georgia, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $39,210 and $62,560 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $77,650, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $32,800, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	457	Under $32,800
15%	2 – 4 years	686	$32,800 – $39,210
25%	5 – 9 years	1,142	$39,210 – $50,350
25%	10 – 14 years	1,142	$50,350 – $62,560
15%	15 – 20 years	686	$50,350 – $77,650
10%	20+ years	457	Above $77,650

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Georgia psychologists earn about $57,870 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.

Cost-of-living in Georgia is 5% less than the national average, which means Georgia residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $54,710, Georgia Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($98,360), School Psychologists ($80,350), Psychology Teachers ($79,020), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,350).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,740), Social Workers ($48,200), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,280).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$98,360
School Psychologists	$80,350
Psychology Teachers	$79,020
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$73,350
Health Care Social Workers	$54,710
Marriage and Family Therapists	$48,280
Social Workers	$48,200
Substance Abuse Counselors	$45,740

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Georgia the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (8,290), Social Workers (7,080) and Health Care Social Workers (4,130).

The three professions in Georgia needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Marriage and Family Therapists (35.7%), Substance Abuse Counselors (32.2%) and Health Care Social Workers (19%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	6,270	8,290	32.2%	870
Social Workers	6,000	7,080	18%	700
Health Care Social Workers	3,470	4,130	19%	410
Forensic Psychologists	1,180	1,300	10.2%	90
Psychology Teachers	660	730	10.6%	70
Marriage and Family Therapists	140	190	35.7%	20

Salaries Ranked by Georgia Cities

The average salary for Health Care Social Workers in Georgia is $54,710. The top cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are Valdosta ($63,130), Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ($58,620) and Dalton ($58,420).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Valdosta ($71,845), Dalton ($66,056) and North Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area ($64,669).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Health Care Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Health Care Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Valdosta	$63,130	$71,845	$8,715
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	$58,620	$59,719	$1,099
Dalton	$58,420	$66,056	$7,636
Augusta-Richmond County	$57,950	$63,716	$5,766
North Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area	$55,260	$64,669	$9,409
Rome	$54,560	$61,993	$7,433
Gainesville	$53,860	$57,883	$4,023
Columbus	$51,670	$58,616	$6,946
Savannah	$51,500	$54,509	$3,009
Warner Robins	$51,300	$56,981	$5,681
Albany	$50,600	$59,790	$9,190
East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area	$50,550	$59,157	$8,607
Brunswick	$49,270	$56,142	$6,872
South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area	$48,720	$57,016	$8,296
Macon	$48,360	$55,073	$6,713
Athens-Clarke County	$46,150	$51,227	$5,077
Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area	$40,240	$47,092	$6,852

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Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data