SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Savannah
Savannah, GA · 5 metro areas compared
At $93,580 a year, the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Savannah, GA sits 30.2% above the national figure of $71,900.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $93,580 a year, the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Savannah, GA sits 30.2% above the national figure of $71,900. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $51,570 and $105,750. The lowest tenth earn under $43,890, while the highest tenth earn more than $112,150.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $96,820. Of the 394 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 56th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,890 | −39.0% |
| 25th | $51,570 | −28.3% |
| Median (50th) | $93,580 | +30.2% |
| 75th | $105,750 | +47.1% |
| 90th | $112,150 | +56.0% |
| Mean | $81,640 | +13.5% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Savannah run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $93,580 goes as far as $97,175 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,175US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,580 a year, 30.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,890 to $112,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 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 Savannah, GA?
The median annual wage is $93,580, or $44.99 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 Savannah, GA is 30.2% higher. 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 Savannah, GA earns more than $112,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,890 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 50 jobs in this occupation in Savannah, 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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