Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $65,950 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.71
10th percentile $39,350
90th percentile $95,600
Employed locally 180
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,350
    25th
    $42,000
    50th (median)
    $65,950
    75th
    $86,890
    90th
    $95,600

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 15% 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 Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,170
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,000
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,630
    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 Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Gainesville, GA is $31.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Gainesville, GA is 3.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,350 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,000.