Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Georgia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Georgia

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Georgia earn a median salary of $50,615 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.7% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 1,120 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $39,450 to $60,960 depending on location.

$50,615 Avg median salary in Georgia
$60,960 Highest paying metro
$39,450 Lowest paying metro
1,120 Employed in Georgia

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      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Georgia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Middle Georgia $60,960 $38,220 $65,080 60
      Atlanta, GA $54,470 $45,620 $63,550 920
      Gainesville, GA $52,570 $45,980 $83,020 40
      Augusta, GA-SC $51,130 $42,610 $79,280 40
      South Georgia $45,110 $45,110 $45,260 30
      Albany, GA $39,450 $33,830 $44,590 30

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