How much does a social worker make in Atlanta?
$67,260a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $32.34 an hour or $5,605 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.34
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,350Median: $67,260Highest 10%: $134,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| 25th | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| Median | $67,260 | $32.34 | |
| 75th | $121,800 | $58.57 | |
| 90th | $134,100 | $64.48 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Columbus, GA | $96,820 |
| Savannah, GA | $93,580 |
| Augusta, GA | $91,980 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $53,640 |
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 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,280 |
| 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 social worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $32.34 ($67,260 a year).
Do social workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $67,260 against $71,900 nationally, 6% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $78,260, so Atlanta pays 14% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for social worker pay?
125 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,100 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.