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.
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 area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
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