Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $46,240 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $65,830
Employed locally 120
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $46,240
    75th
    $59,850
    90th
    $65,830

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $64,380
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,000
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,440
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,670
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,430
    Michigan $59,030

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,570
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,640
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,580
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,500
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $42,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Athens, GA is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.57 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Athens, GA is 21.1% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Athens?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.