Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Augusta-Richmond County
Compared to Georgia
Augusta-Richmond County Social Workers earn an average of $45,610 or $21.93 per hour which is 5% less than the Georgia average salary of $48,200.
| Average | Augusta-Richmond County | Georgia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.93 | $23.17 | -5.35% |
| Annual Salary | $45,610 | $48,200 | -5.37% |
Compared to the U.S.
Augusta-Richmond County Social Workers earn an average of $45,610 or $21.93 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Augusta-Richmond County | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.93 | $26.39 | -16.90% |
| Annual Salary | $45,610 | $54,880 | -16.89% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Augusta-Richmond County earns an average annual salary of $50,148 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $48,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Augusta-Richmond County is 9% less than the Georgia average, which means Augusta-Richmond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County | $45,610 | 90.95% | $50,148 |
| Georgia | $48,200 | 94.54% | $50,984 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Augusta-Richmond County, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,130 and $49,150 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $74,980, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 24 | Under $30,640 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 36 | $30,640 – $37,130 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 60 | $37,130 – $39,710 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 60 | $39,710 – $49,150 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 36 | $39,710 – $74,980 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 24 | Above $74,980 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $45,610, Augusta-Richmond County Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,760), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($78,400), School Psychologists ($72,880), Health Care Social Workers ($57,950), Marriage and Family Therapists ($54,720), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,630).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $92,760 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $78,400 |
| School Psychologists | $72,880 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,950 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $54,720 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,630 |
| Social Workers | $45,610 |
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