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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $46,630 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $38,770
90th percentile $88,630
Employed locally 90
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,770
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $46,630
    75th
    $56,090
    90th
    $88,630

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 40% 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 Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,170
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,190
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$39,300
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Gainesville, GA is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Gainesville, GA is 20.4% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,770 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.