Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Social Worker make in Georgia?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$52,623 / yrTotal Pay
$49,533 / yrBase Pay
$3,091 / yrAdditional Pay

$52,623

 / yr
$36K$78K
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The estimated total pay for a Social Worker is $52,623 per year in the Georgia area, with an average salary of $49,533 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,091 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Related Job Titles

For Social Worker in Georgia

Some related job titles are Child and Family Social Worker Salaries with median pay of $58,277, Lcsw Salaries with median pay of $73,905, Medical Social Worker Salaries with median pay of $65,409, Social Worker, LCSW Salaries with median pay of $61,739.

Top Paying Companies

For a Social Worker in Georgia

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Social Worker in Georgia. Employers include US Department of Veterans Affairs, DaVita and Piedmont Healthcare.

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
US Department of Veterans Affairs
$59,068/yr
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$49,615

 / yr

$55,824

 / yr

$48,756

 / yr

$51,906

 / yr

$59,068

 / yr

$50,029

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$49,459

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$49,309

 / yr

$50,470

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$49,361

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$51,677

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$48,224

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$50,459

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$47,531

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$49,529

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$51,625

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$53,672

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$50,301

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Top Paying Industries

For a Social Worker in Georgia

The top 2 paying industries for a Social Worker in Georgia are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $51,188 and Healthcare with a median total pay of $49,459.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$51,188

    2% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$49,459

    2% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Social Worker are US Department of Veterans Affairs, Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services, and Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

US Department of Veterans AffairsUS Department of Veterans Affairs$59,068/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

Social Worker pay FAQ in Georgia

The average salary for a Social Worker is $49,533 per year in Georgia. Salaries estimates are based on 16602 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Social Worker employees in Georgia.

The highest salary for a Social Worker in Georgia is $72,224 per year.

The lowest salary for a Social Worker in Georgia is $33,971 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Social Worker or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Social Worker.