Healthcare Social Workers Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $59,250 -13% vs national
Median hourly $28.49
10th percentile $42,000
90th percentile $80,000
Employed locally 130
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,000
    25th
    $49,560
    50th (median)
    $59,250
    75th
    $67,270
    90th
    $80,000

    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 North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants $34,840
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,750
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,490
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $35,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in North Georgia is $28.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in North Georgia is 13% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,000 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,560.