How much does a healthcare social worker make in Atlanta?
$65,280a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $31.38 an hour or $5,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.38
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 169 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 4,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,730Median: $65,280Highest 10%: $92,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| 25th | $54,600 | $26.25 | |
| Median | $65,280 | $31.38 | |
| 75th | $79,010 | $37.99 | |
| 90th | $92,500 | $44.47 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| Gainesville, GA | $67,180 |
| Augusta, GA | $66,360 |
| Rome, GA | $60,980 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $60,690 |
| Savannah, GA | $60,200 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $59,950 |
| Columbus, GA | $59,650 |
| Athens, GA | $59,280 |
| Macon, GA | $59,270 |
| Albany, GA | $58,460 |
| Dalton, GA | $57,200 |
| Brunswick, GA | $51,910 |
| Valdosta, GA | $50,680 |
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 |
| Clergy | $65,150 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,270 |
| Substance Abuse | $60,880 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $58,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $31.38 ($65,280 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $65,280 against $67,880 nationally, 4% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $62,420, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for healthcare social worker pay?
169 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,500 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.