Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $68,270 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,060
90th percentile $104,020
National median $76,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,060
    25th
    $47,820
    50th (median)
    $68,270
    75th
    $79,570
    90th
    $104,020

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 109% Median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $130,400
    Urban Honolulu, HI $130,240
    Hawaii $129,160
    California $121,070
    New Haven, CT $104,470
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,300

    Nearby metros — Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,100
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $77,210
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,880
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $72,670
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $65,890
    Michigan $63,950

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,630
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $61,330
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Athens, GA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Athens, GA is 10.4% below the national median of $76,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Athens?

    Entry-level Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $41,060 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,820.