Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Valdosta is 70.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Valdosta earn an average of $63,130 per year or $30.35 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Health Care Social Workers who work in Valdosta is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Valdosta is less than 1%.

Rankings for Valdosta

  • Ranks #1 in Georgia for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in Georgia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #110 in the nation for salary and #421 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #384 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Georgia

Valdosta Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $63,130 or $30.35 per hour which is 15% more than the Georgia average salary of $54,710.

AverageValdostaGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$30.35$26.3015.40%
Annual Salary$63,130$54,71015.39%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Valdosta Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $63,130 or $30.35 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageValdostaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$30.35$29.961.30%
Annual Salary$63,130$62,3101.32%
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 Valdosta earns an average annual salary of $71,845 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $54,710. per year.

Cost-of-living in Valdosta is 12% less than the Georgia average, which means Valdosta 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.
  • Valdosta average salary is $63,130.
  • Valdosta cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,845.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Valdosta$63,13087.87%$71,845
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 Valdosta, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $35,510 and $60,440 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 $97,940, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $31,050, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $31,050
15%2 – 4 years10$31,050 – $35,510
25%5 – 9 years18$35,510 – $49,660
25%10 – 14 years18$49,660 – $60,440
15%15 – 20 years10$49,660 – $97,940
10%20+ years7Above $97,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,990), and Social Workers ($44,780).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$63,130
Social Workers$44,780
Substance Abuse Counselors$43,990
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Valdosta Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Valdosta is 70.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $63,130 per year or $30.35 per hour in Valdosta.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Valdosta Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $71,845 per year or $35 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Valdosta are Health Care Social Workers($63,130), Social Workers($44,780), Substance Abuse Counselors($43,990).


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

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