How much does a child make in Atlanta?
$49,720a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.90 an hour or $4,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.90
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 303 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 3,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,090Median: $49,720Highest 10%: $92,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $42,930 | $20.64 | |
| Median | $49,720 | $23.90 | |
| 75th | $62,790 | $30.19 | |
| 90th | $92,340 | $44.39 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Chattanooga, TN | $52,330 |
| Dalton, GA | $50,760 |
| Brunswick, GA | $50,440 |
| Albany, GA | $48,460 |
| Savannah, GA | $48,340 |
| Augusta, GA | $47,080 |
| Columbus, GA | $47,080 |
| Gainesville, GA | $47,080 |
| Hinesville, GA | $47,080 |
| Macon, GA | $47,080 |
| Rome, GA | $47,080 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $47,080 |
| Athens, GA | $47,010 |
| Valdosta, GA | $45,230 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $112,500 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $101,500 |
| Director | $93,120 |
| Counselor | $79,490 |
| Educational | $67,730 |
| Social Worker | $67,260 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,280 |
| Clergy | $65,150 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,270 |
| Substance Abuse | $60,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.90 ($49,720 a year).
Do childs make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $49,720 against $59,550 nationally, 17% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $47,510, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for child pay?
303 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,340 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.