PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Senior Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA
$93k–$121k/ year
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Mableton, GA
Pay for clinical social workers in the Mableton 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 21 hospitals in the Mableton metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Mableton.
- $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)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Mableton, 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 Mableton 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.
What your pay buys in Mableton
- 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.
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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 Mableton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,400 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,200 |
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
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Licensed Medical Social Worker
Amedisys · Vidalia, GA
$52.00–$64.00/ hour
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Amedisys · Gray, GA
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Hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area
CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, 7 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc Newnan, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital Johns Creek, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc Newnan, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Marietta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Hiram, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center Cartersville, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Fayette Hospital Fayetteville, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Cobb County
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Cobb County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, GA | 5 mi | $31.70/hr | 57,177 |
| Atlanta, GA | 10 mi | $31.70/hr | 520,070 |
| Athens, GA | 70 mi | $28.19/hr | 128,691 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Mableton, 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 Mableton 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 Mableton?
CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, led by Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Mableton 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 Mableton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Cobb 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 Mableton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Mableton is $126 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,400 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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- 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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- Senior Social WorkerPermanent$93k–$121k/ year
- Licensed Medical Social WorkerPer diem$52.00–$64.00/ hour
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