How much does a personal care and service worker make in Atlanta?
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $11.47 an hour or $1,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.47
- Vs. national median
- -43%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 1,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,170 | $10.18 | |
| 25th | $21,840 | $10.50 | |
| Median | $23,850 | $11.47 | |
| 75th | $29,860 | $14.36 | |
| 90th | $38,930 | $18.72 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers.
| Augusta, GA | $26,220 |
| Columbus, GA | $23,580 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Makeup Artist | $160,200 |
| Costume Attendant | $94,900 |
| Mortician | $55,660 |
| Skincare Specialist | $51,320 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $50,320 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,060 |
| Animal Trainer | $46,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,530 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $11.47 ($23,850 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $23,850 against $41,600 nationally, 43% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $25,130, so Atlanta pays 5% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for personal care and service worker pay?
132 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a personal care and service worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,930 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.