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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Georgia

Ranked #32 of 51 · GA

15.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,470 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $52,030
Employment 1,330

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $32,990P25 $45,090 Median $52,030P75 $72,490P90 $83,500

About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Georgia earn between $32,990 and $83,500. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Georgia
$57,470
U.S. average
$68,030

The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Georgia is $57,470, about 15.5% below the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Georgia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Gainesville, GA $60,430 $64,050 30
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $58,500 $59,960 820
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $50,520 $56,690 40
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $45,110 $47,070 30
Albany, GA $39,980 $40,470 —

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Georgia?

The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Georgia is $52,030 per year (mean $57,470), and about 80% earn between $32,990 and $83,500.

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Georgia?

Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,470 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Georgia a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?

Georgia ranks #32 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $57,470 is about 15.5% below the U.S. average of $68,030.

Which metro areas in Georgia pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Georgia for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Gainesville, GA ($60,430), Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($58,500), Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($50,520), by median annual wage.

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