How much does a healthcare social worker make in Georgia?
$62,420a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Georgia. That is $30.01 an hour or $5,202 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.01
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,260Median: $62,420Highest 10%: $86,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,260 | $20.80 | |
| 25th | $51,790 | $24.90 | |
| Median | $62,420 | $30.01 | |
| 75th | $76,450 | $36.75 | |
| 90th | $86,990 | $41.82 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gainesville, GA | $67,180 |
| Augusta, GA | $66,360 |
| Atlanta, GA | $65,280 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 33. North Carolina | $63,280 |
| 34. Iowa | $63,050 |
| 35. North Dakota | $62,860 |
| 36. Georgia | $62,420 |
| 37. Nebraska | $62,420 |
| 38. Wyoming | $62,260 |
| 39. Mississippi | $62,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $30.01 ($62,420 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $62,420 against $67,880 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Georgia rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Georgia ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays healthcare social workers the most?
Gainesville, GA, with a median of $67,180 a year.
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.