Social Workers, All Other pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,120 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Atlanta earn between $48,280 and $121,830.
- $44K10th
- $48K25th
- $67KMedian
- $122K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,570 | $6,881 | $39.70 |
| Median | $67,260 | $5,605 | $32.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,280 | $4,023 | $23.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,830 | $10,152 | $58.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other social workers in Atlanta earn 4% more than the Georgia average ($79,100) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $82,570 | $67,260 | $44,350 | $134,120 | 780 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $82,570, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $63,546 a year, or $5,296 a month and $2,444 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $82,570 buys what about $82,522 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 3rd 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 Atlanta: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Atlanta?
$39.70 an hour on average, and $32.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $63,546 a year ($5,296 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,570.
Do other social workers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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