Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Savannah is 220.
  • Social Workers in Savannah earn an average of $46,760 per year or $22.48 per hour.
  • The percentage of Georgia Social Workers who work in Savannah is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Savannah is less than 1%.

Rankings for Savannah

  • Ranks #3 in Georgia for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Georgia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #299 in the nation for salary and #187 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #297 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Georgia

Savannah Social Workers earn an average of $46,760 or $22.48 per hour which is 2% less than the Georgia average salary of $48,200.

AverageSavannahGeorgia% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.48$23.17-2.98%
Annual Salary$46,760$48,200-2.99%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Savannah Social Workers earn an average of $46,760 or $22.48 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageSavannahU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.48$26.39-14.82%
Annual Salary$46,760$54,880-14.80%
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, Social Workers in Savannah earns an average annual salary of $49,492 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $48,200. per year.

Cost-of-living in Savannah is 6% less than the Georgia average, which means Savannah residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.

  • Georgia average salary is $48,200.
  • Georgia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,984.
  • Savannah average salary is $46,760.
  • Savannah cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,492.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Savannah$46,76094.48%$49,492
Georgia$48,20094.54%$50,984
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Savannah, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,270 and $48,970 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $66,560, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $35,390, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year22Under $35,390
15%2 – 4 years33$35,390 – $37,270
25%5 – 9 years55$37,270 – $39,710
25%10 – 14 years55$39,710 – $48,970
15%15 – 20 years33$39,710 – $66,560
10%20+ years22Above $66,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $46,760, Savannah Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,400), School Psychologists ($75,640), Health Care Social Workers ($51,500), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,990).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$82,400
School Psychologists$75,640
Health Care Social Workers$51,500
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,990
Social Workers$46,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Savannah Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Savannah is 220.

Social Workers earn an average of $46,760 per year or $22.48 per hour in Savannah.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Savannah Social Workers earn an average of $49,492 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Savannah are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($82,400), School Psychologists($75,640), Health Care Social Workers($51,500).


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