SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Athens
Athens-Clarke County, GA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Athens, GA is $47,690 per year, substantially below the national median of $71,900 — a gap of 33.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Athens, GA is $47,690 per year, substantially below the national median of $71,900 — a gap of 33.7%. Half of workers earn between $44,350 and $80,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,840 and the ninetieth at $106,200.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $96,820. Of the 303 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 174th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,840 | −47.4% |
| 25th | $44,350 | −38.3% |
| Median (50th) | $47,690 | −33.7% |
| 75th | $80,790 | +12.4% |
| 90th | $106,200 | +47.7% |
| Mean | $60,350 | −16.1% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Athens run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $47,690 goes as far as $49,522 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,522US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,690 a year, 33.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,840 to $106,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $96,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Athens, GA?
The median annual wage is $47,690, or $22.93 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $71,900, so pay in Athens, GA is 33.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Athens, GA earns more than $106,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,840 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $96,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Athens, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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