NC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1022

Healthcare Social Workers Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual Salary $65,140 -4% below national average (national: $68,090)
$65,690Mean Annual
$31Median Hourly
4,650Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$65,140
$45,880
10th pct.
$84,870
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$45,880$22.06
25th percentile$57,100$27.45
50th percentile (median)$65,140$31.32
75th percentile$77,460$37.24
90th percentile (top earners)$84,870$40.80
Mean (average)$65,690$31.58

How North Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. North Carolina
North Carolina (current) $65,140
California $92,970 +43%
District of Columbia $92,600 +42%
Oregon $85,150 +31%
Hawaii $84,640 +30%
Connecticut $81,900 +26%
New Jersey $81,710 +25%
Rhode Island $79,460 +22%
Vermont $78,390 +20%

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Related Occupations in North Carolina

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Dietitians and Nutritionists $64,910 2,620
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $64,700 1,950
Food Service Managers $65,770 7,970
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,800 4,330
Construction and Building Inspectors $65,830 6,020
Editors $64,340 2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Healthcare Social Workers salary in North Carolina?

The mean healthcare social workers salary in North Carolina is $65,690 per year. The median (middle) salary is $65,140 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Healthcare Social Workers in North Carolina?

Entry-level healthcare social workerss (10th percentile) in North Carolina typically earn around $45,880 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $57,100 per year.

What is the highest Healthcare Social Workers salary in North Carolina?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in North Carolina make approximately $84,870 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $77,460 per year.

How does the North Carolina Healthcare Social Workers salary compare to the national average?

The median healthcare social workers salary in North Carolina is $65,140, which is -4% below national average of $68,090.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes