Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 2,460.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earn an average of $58,620 per year or $28.18 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Health Care Social Workers who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 100%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 1%.

Rankings for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

  • Ranks #2 in Georgia for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Georgia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #199 in the nation for salary and #103 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Georgia

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,620 or $28.18 per hour which is 7% more than the Georgia average salary of $54,710.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.18$26.307.15%
Annual Salary$58,620$54,7107.15%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,620 or $28.18 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageAtlanta-Sandy Springs-RoswellU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.18$29.96-5.94%
Annual Salary$58,620$62,310-5.92%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earns an average annual salary of $59,719 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $54,710. per year.

Cost-of-living in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 2% less than the Georgia average, which means Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.

  • Georgia average salary is $54,710.
  • Georgia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,870.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell average salary is $58,620.
  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,719.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$58,62098.16%$59,719
Georgia$54,71094.54%$57,870
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $43,620 and $70,870 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 $78,020, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $36,300, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year246Under $36,300
15%2 – 4 years369$36,300 – $43,620
25%5 – 9 years615$43,620 – $55,690
25%10 – 14 years615$55,690 – $70,870
15%15 – 20 years369$55,690 – $78,020
10%20+ years246Above $78,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $58,620, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($101,260), Psychology Teachers ($87,620), School Psychologists ($83,720), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,500).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,530), Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,860), and Social Workers ($51,110).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$101,260
Psychology Teachers$87,620
School Psychologists$83,720
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,500
Health Care Social Workers$58,620
Social Workers$51,110
Marriage and Family Therapists$48,860
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,530
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell is 2,460.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,620 per year or $28.18 per hour in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,719 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell are Forensic Psychologists($101,260), Psychology Teachers($87,620), School Psychologists($83,720).


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