Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Georgia
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Georgia earn a median of $52,030 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,990; the top 10% earn over $83,500. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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- Rehabilitation Counselors$55,000 median in Georgia
- School Psychologists$99,110 median in Georgia
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Georgia
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Georgia?
The median is $52,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,990 and the top 10% earn over $83,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.