Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Georgia
East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $39,850 or $19.16 per hour which is 17% less than the Georgia average salary of $48,200.
| Average | East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area | Georgia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $19.16 | $23.17 | -17.31% |
| Annual Salary | $39,850 | $48,200 | -17.32% |
Compared to the U.S.
East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $39,850 or $19.16 per hour which is 27% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $19.16 | $26.39 | -27.40% |
| Annual Salary | $39,850 | $54,880 | -27.39% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $46,635 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $48,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Georgia average, which means East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area | $39,850 | 85.45% | $46,635 |
| Georgia | $48,200 | 94.54% | $50,984 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,100 and $42,860 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,160, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $18,110, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 12 | Under $18,110 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 18 | $18,110 – $36,100 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 30 | $36,100 – $38,930 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 30 | $38,930 – $42,860 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 18 | $38,930 – $61,160 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 12 | Above $61,160 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $39,850, East Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($50,550).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($37,600).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $50,550 |
| Social Workers | $39,850 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $37,600 |
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