Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Valdosta, GA

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

Median annual salary $54,900 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.39
10th percentile $38,250
90th percentile $77,160
Employed locally 90
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,250
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $54,900
    75th
    $61,920
    90th
    $77,160

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 101% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 1% above 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 Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$31,960
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$42,390
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$48,930
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,430
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50,080
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$39,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Valdosta, GA is $26.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Valdosta, GA is 19.4% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,250 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.