Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Brunswick is 50.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Brunswick earn an average of $49,270 per year or $23.69 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Health Care Social Workers who work in Brunswick is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Brunswick is less than 1%.

Rankings for Brunswick

  • Ranks #13 in Georgia for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #16 in Georgia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #446 in the nation for salary and #432 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #443 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Georgia

Brunswick Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,270 or $23.69 per hour which is 9% less than the Georgia average salary of $54,710.

AverageBrunswickGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.69$26.30-9.92%
Annual Salary$49,270$54,710-9.94%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Brunswick Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,270 or $23.69 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageBrunswickU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.69$29.96-20.93%
Annual Salary$49,270$62,310-20.93%
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 Brunswick earns an average annual salary of $56,142 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $54,710. per year.

Cost-of-living in Brunswick is 12% less than the Georgia average, which means Brunswick 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.
  • Brunswick average salary is $49,270.
  • Brunswick cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,142.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Brunswick$49,27087.76%$56,142
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 Brunswick, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $37,500 and $60,830 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 $72,800, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $30,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $30,000
15%2 – 4 years8$30,000 – $37,500
25%5 – 9 years12$37,500 – $47,280
25%10 – 14 years12$47,280 – $60,830
15%15 – 20 years8$47,280 – $72,800
10%20+ years5Above $72,800
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 $49,270, Brunswick Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,260).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,170).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,260
Health Care Social Workers$49,270
Social Workers$46,170
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Brunswick Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Brunswick is 50.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,270 per year or $23.69 per hour in Brunswick.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Brunswick Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $56,142 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Brunswick are Substance Abuse Counselors($56,260), Health Care Social Workers($49,270), Social Workers($46,170).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Georgia cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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