Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for child, family, and school social workers is $23.91 an hour ($49,720 a year). About 3,990 people work in this job there.

$23.91Median hourly pay

$42,930–$62,790Middle half of workers, yearly

3,990People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($59,550). It is 5% higher than the Georgia median ($47,510).

Pay range for child, family, and school social workers in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.83	$37,090
25% of workers	$20.64	$42,930
Half of workers (median)	$23.91	$49,720
75% of workers	$30.19	$62,790
90% of workers	$44.40	$92,340

Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Dalton	$50,760	100
Brunswick-St. Simons	$50,440	90
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)	$49,720	3,990
Albany	$48,460	220
Savannah	$48,340	190
Augusta-Richmond County	$47,080	350
Columbus	$47,080	230
Gainesville	$47,080	100
Hinesville	$47,080	50
Macon-Bibb County	$47,080	220
Rome	$47,080	120
Warner Robins	$47,080	70
Athens-Clarke County	$47,010	200
Valdosta	$45,230	150

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for child, family, and school social workers

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: +4.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 33,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$67,730
Healthcare Social Workers	$65,280
Social and Human Service Assistants	$41,340
Health Education Specialists	$112,450
Social and Community Service Managers	$78,870
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$61,270
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$60,880
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$47,160

Other job titles for this job

Case ManagerAdoption CounselorCase WorkerChildren S CounselorCommunity Organization WorkerAdolescent CounselorAdoption AgentAdoption CoordinatorAdoption Social WorkerAdoption SpecialistAdoption WorkerCasework Supervisor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.