Social Workers, All Other Salary in Athens, GA

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

Median annual salary $46,080 -33.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $101,070
Employed locally 30
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $40,100
    50th (median)
    $46,080
    75th
    $81,760
    90th
    $101,070

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 73% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Columbus, GA-AL $101,070
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $100,840
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $92,750
    Savannah, GA $92,750
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,270

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,570
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,640
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,500
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $42,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Athens, GA is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.06 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Athens, GA is 33.7% below the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Athens?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,100.