Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $55,000 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.44
10th percentile $40,990
90th percentile $74,080
Employed locally 90
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,990
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $55,000
    75th
    $62,720
    90th
    $74,080

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,800
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $73,840
    Morgantown, WV $71,550
    Logan, UT-ID $71,530
    Gainesville, FL $69,130
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $66,850

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $34,000
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $70,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,730
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $36,990
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Dalton, GA is $26.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Dalton, GA is 19.2% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Dalton?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,990 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.