Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Athens-Clarke County
Compared to Georgia
Athens-Clarke County Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $46,150 or $22.19 per hour which is 15% less than the Georgia average salary of $54,710.
| Average | Athens-Clarke County | Georgia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.19 | $26.30 | -15.63% |
| Annual Salary | $46,150 | $54,710 | -15.65% |
Compared to the U.S.
Athens-Clarke County Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $46,150 or $22.19 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Athens-Clarke County | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.19 | $29.96 | -25.93% |
| Annual Salary | $46,150 | $62,310 | -25.93% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Athens-Clarke County earns an average annual salary of $51,227 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $54,710. per year.
Cost-of-living in Athens-Clarke County is 10% less than the Georgia average, which means Athens-Clarke County residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County | $46,150 | 90.09% | $51,227 |
| Georgia | $54,710 | 94.54% | $57,870 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Athens-Clarke County, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $33,420 and $60,540 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 $76,600, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $17,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 9 | Under $17,430 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 14 | $17,430 – $33,420 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 22 | $33,420 – $44,270 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 22 | $44,270 – $60,540 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 14 | $44,270 – $76,600 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 9 | Above $76,600 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,150), and Social Workers ($44,910).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $46,150 |
| Social Workers | $44,910 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $43,150 |
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