Social Worker Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median social worker in the Atlanta area earns $49,720 a year ($23.90 an hour), 17% below the U.S. median ($59,550) and 5% above the Georgia median ($47,510). Half of the 3,990 social workers there earn between $42,930 and $62,790.
Median $49,720
10th: $37,09090th: $92,340
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,090 | $35,690 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $42,930 | $41,600 | $48,270 |
| Median | $49,720 | $47,510 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $62,790 | $60,250 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $92,340 | $83,380 | $95,530 |
| Average | $56,330 | $54,390 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 3,990 | 7,110 | 392,550 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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Check my paySocial worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
- Los Angeles, CA: $71,250
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.