Social Workers, All Other pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,200 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Athens earn between $44,350 and $80,790.
- $38K10th
- $44K25th
- $48KMedian
- $81K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,350 | $5,029 | $29.01 |
| Median | $47,690 | $3,974 | $22.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,350 | $3,696 | $21.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,790 | $6,732 | $38.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other social workers in Athens earn 24% less than the Georgia average ($79,100) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $60,350 | $47,690 | $37,840 | $106,200 | 40 |
| Georgia | $79,100 | $78,260 | $42,930 | $126,650 | 1,510 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $60,350, a single filer in Athens takes home about $48,408 a year, or $4,034 a month and $1,862 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $60,350 buys what about $64,654 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 6th of 6 Georgia metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($88,540).
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Athens: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Athens?
$29.02 an hour on average, and $22.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Athens?
About $48,408 a year ($4,034 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,350.
Do other social workers earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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