Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Savannah, GA

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

Median annual salary $63,150 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.36
10th percentile $43,140
90th percentile $83,430
Employed locally 270
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,140
    25th
    $51,240
    50th (median)
    $63,150
    75th
    $74,640
    90th
    $83,430

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 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 Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,030
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,010
    Social and Human Service Assistants$35,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,930
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$47,190
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Savannah, GA is $30.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Savannah, GA is 7.3% 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,140 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,240.