Healthcare Social Workers Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,880 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.27
10th percentile $33,940
90th percentile $96,650
Employed locally 100
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,940
    25th
    $42,270
    50th (median)
    $60,880
    75th
    $72,770
    90th
    $96,650

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $30,890
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,890
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $49,780
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,280
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $40,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in East Georgia is $29.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in East Georgia is 10.6% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,940 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,270.