Social Workers, All Other pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,300 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Augusta earn between $79,290 and $101,170.
- $44K10th
- $79K25th
- $92KMedian
- $101K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,520 | $7,043 | $40.63 |
| Median | $91,980 | $7,665 | $44.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,290 | $6,608 | $38.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,170 | $8,431 | $48.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other social workers in Augusta earn 7% more than the Georgia average ($79,100) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $84,520 | $91,980 | $44,350 | $109,300 | 160 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $84,520, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $64,821 a year, or $5,402 a month and $2,493 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $65,001 | $5,417 |
| Working in GA | $64,821 | $5,402 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $84,520 buys what about $91,967 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd 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 Augusta: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Augusta?
$40.63 an hour on average, and $44.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $64,821 a year ($5,402 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,520.
Do other social workers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 1.71, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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