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Outpatient Dialysis Social Worker
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Atlanta, GA
Pay for clinical social workers in the Atlanta area centers on $31.70 per hour, or about $65,930 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.59 and the upper quarter over $38.87. That ranks 162nd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 242nd of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta. The free report below lists employers near Atlanta and what they pay.
- $31.70median pay per hour, Atlanta
- $25–$39typical range per hour
- 3,860clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Clinical Social Worker roles in Atlanta
10 more open roles from employers in Atlanta. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Social Worker-Alternating Saturday Day Shift, 8am-8:30pm (House Coverage)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Medical Social Worker- Care Coordination - PRN Days
Grady Health System · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Social Worker - LCSW/LPC
Trinity Health · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
SOCIAL WORKER -FT
Universal Health Services · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Medical Social Worker - Care Coordination - FT Days
Grady Health System · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Full-Time Behavioral Health Social Worker
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Medical Social Worker - LMSW or LCSW - Part-Time
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Part-time Emergency Room Social Worker Weekends-Hughes Spalding
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Neuro Oncology Social Worker- LCSW | Part-Time 11am-4pm| Scottish Rite
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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Clinical Social Worker pay in Atlanta, GA
The metro median is 6% above the Georgia statewide median of $29.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 3,860 healthcare social workers employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.98 | $43,640 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.59 | $51,150 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.70 | $65,930 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.87 | $80,850 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.43 | $92,410 | 36% above U.S. median |
How Atlanta ranks
- 162nd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 242nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 12 Georgia metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.70 median hour buys what $31.68 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Atlanta paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,141
- Per year: $57,060
- Per month: $4,755
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Atlanta
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $186 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,904 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,752 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Georgia
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Atlanta as they open.
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Senior Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA
$93k–$121k/ year
Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Licensed Medical Social Worker
Amedisys · Vidalia, GA
$52.00–$64.00/ hour
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Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Licensed Medical Social Worker
Amedisys · Douglas, GA
$52.00–$62.00/ hour
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Licensed Medical Social Worker
Amedisys · Gray, GA
$58.00–$65.00/ hour
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Hospitals in Atlanta
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Athur M Blank Hospital Atlanta, GA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite Atlanta, GA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Peachford Behavioral Health System Of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Fulton County
HRSA lists 6 active mental health shortage designations that include Fulton County (6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven, GA | 8 mi | $31.70/hr | 59,370 |
| Smyrna, GA | 9 mi | $31.70/hr | 57,177 |
| Athens, GA | 62 mi | $28.19/hr | 128,691 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Georgia · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Georgia
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Atlanta
Atlanta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Atlanta, GA?
Clinical Social Workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $31.70 per hour, about $65,930 a year. The middle half earn between $24.59 and $38.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Atlanta a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 242nd of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 162nd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Atlanta?
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta, led by Emory University Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Atlanta as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Atlanta in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active mental health shortage designations that include Fulton County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Atlanta?
The federal per diem benchmark in Atlanta is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- AmedisysVidalia, GA · 3 postings$58.00/ hr$52–$65
- St. Mary's Hospital, Inc.Athens, GA · 1 wage offer$30.50/ hr$29–$32
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
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2What they are offering now
Low$46Median$57.50High$65
4 Social Worker postings with published pay in Georgia, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Social Worker roles
- Senior Social WorkerPermanent$93k–$121k/ year
- Licensed Medical Social WorkerPer diem$52.00–$64.00/ hour
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