Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $45,930 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $82,900
Employed locally 350
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $55,270
    90th
    $82,900

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 31% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,630
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,290
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,390
    Social Workers, All Other $92,750
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $43,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Augusta, GA-SC is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 21.6% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.