Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Macon
Compared to Georgia
Macon Social Workers earn an average of $43,150 or $20.75 per hour which is 10% less than the Georgia average salary of $48,200.
| Average | Macon | Georgia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.75 | $23.17 | -10.44% |
| Annual Salary | $43,150 | $48,200 | -10.48% |
Compared to the U.S.
Macon Social Workers earn an average of $43,150 or $20.75 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Macon | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.75 | $26.39 | -21.37% |
| Annual Salary | $43,150 | $54,880 | -21.37% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Macon earns an average annual salary of $49,140 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $48,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Macon is 12% less than the Georgia average, which means Macon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon | $43,150 | 87.81% | $49,140 |
| Georgia | $48,200 | 94.54% | $50,984 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Macon, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,850 and $46,300 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $58,700, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 13 | Under $30,830 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 20 | $30,830 – $38,850 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32 | $38,850 – $39,710 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32 | $39,710 – $46,300 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 20 | $39,710 – $58,700 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 13 | Above $58,700 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $43,150, Macon Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($48,360).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,200).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $48,360 |
| Social Workers | $43,150 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $41,200 |
FAQ for Macon Social Workers
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