PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Senior Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA
$93k–$121k/ year
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Augusta, GA
Clinical Social Workers in the Augusta area earn a median of $30.96 per hour, about $64,390 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $25.09 and $36.63. That ranks 191st of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 159th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Augusta. The free report below lists employers near Augusta and what they pay.
- $30.96median pay per hour, Augusta
- $25–$37typical range per hour
- 320clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
LCSW Care Coordinator - ED - FT/Day - Augusta
Wellstar · Augusta, GA
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The metro median is 4% above the Georgia statewide median of $29.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 320 healthcare social workers employed in the Augusta-Richmond County metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.34 | $40,230 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.09 | $52,190 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.96 | $64,390 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.63 | $76,190 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.98 | $81,080 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Augusta ranks
- 191st of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 159th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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.
What your pay buys in Augusta
- Overall prices in Augusta-Richmond County run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.96 median hour buys what $33.69 buys at the national price level, 3% above 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 Augusta paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,115
- Per year: $55,728
- Per month: $4,644
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Augusta-Richmond County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Augusta
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,372 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,836 |
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).
Hospitals in Augusta
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Augusta, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Va Medical Center Augusta, GA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Doctors Hospital Augusta, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital Augusta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col Augusta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| East Central Regional Hospital Augusta, GA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Richmond County
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Richmond County (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 82 mi | $31.05/hr | 144,788 |
| Athens, GA | 85 mi | $28.19/hr | 128,691 |
| Macon, GA | 101 mi | $27.81/hr | 157,056 |
| Greenville, SC | 103 mi | $31.44/hr | 74,371 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 106 mi | $28.53/hr | 86,199 |
| Savannah, GA | 106 mi | $30.36/hr | 148,808 |
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 Augusta
Augusta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Augusta, GA?
Clinical Social Workers in the Augusta-Richmond County metro area have a median pay of $30.96 per hour, about $64,390 a year. The middle half earn between $25.09 and $36.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Augusta a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Augusta-Richmond County ranks 159th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 191st of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Augusta?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Augusta. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Augusta.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Augusta 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 Augusta in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active mental health shortage designations that include Richmond 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 Augusta?
The federal per diem benchmark in Augusta is $122 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 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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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.
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- Senior Social WorkerPermanent$93k–$121k/ year
- Licensed Medical Social WorkerPer diem$52.00–$64.00/ hour
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