2023 Salary Report for Social Workers in Georgia

Salary Report for Georgia Social Workers

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Compare Georgia to U.S.

Georgia Social Workers earn an average of $48,200 which is 12% less than the national average salary of $54,880.

Type	Georgia	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$23.17	$26.39	-12.20%
Average Annual Salary	$48,200	$54,880	-12.17%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Georgia, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,970 and $51,810 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,490, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $34,270, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	542	Under $34,270
15%	2 – 4 years	813	$34,270 – $37,970
25%	5 – 9 years	1,355	$37,970 – $39,730
25%	10 – 14 years	1,355	$39,730 – $51,810
15%	15 – 20 years	813	$39,730 – $76,490
10%	20+ years	542	Above $76,490

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Georgia psychologists earn about $50,984 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.

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 $48,200, Georgia Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($98,360), School Psychologists ($80,350), Psychology Teachers ($79,020), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,350), Health Care Social Workers ($54,710), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,280).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,740).

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 Social Workers in Georgia is $48,200. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ($51,110), Gainesville ($47,820) and Savannah ($46,760).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area ($54,336), North Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area ($53,961) and Brunswick ($52,609).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for 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 Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	$51,110	$52,068	$958
Gainesville	$47,820	$51,392	$3,572
Savannah	$46,760	$49,492	$2,732
South Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area	$46,430	$54,336	$7,906
Brunswick	$46,170	$52,609	$6,439
North Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area	$46,110	$53,961	$7,851
Dalton	$45,730	$51,707	$5,977
Augusta-Richmond County	$45,610	$50,148	$4,538
Warner Robins	$45,180	$50,183	$5,003
Athens-Clarke County	$44,910	$49,850	$4,940
Valdosta	$44,780	$50,962	$6,182
Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area	$44,650	$52,253	$7,603
Macon	$43,150	$49,140	$5,990
Albany	$43,110	$50,939	$7,829
Columbus	$42,820	$48,576	$5,756
Rome	$42,650	$48,460	$5,810
East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area	$39,850	$46,635	$6,785

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