How much does a healthcare social worker make in North Carolina?
$63,280a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in North Carolina. That is $30.42 an hour or $5,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.42
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,650Median: $63,280Highest 10%: $85,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| 25th | $53,000 | $25.48 | |
| Median | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| 75th | $77,160 | $37.10 | |
| 90th | $85,070 | $40.90 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $77,160 |
| Raleigh, NC | $69,090 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $66,470 |
| Charlotte, NC | $66,410 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $65,550 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,880 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $61,930 |
| Asheville, NC | $61,650 |
| Burlington, NC | $61,470 |
| Wilmington, NC | $61,290 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $61,030 |
| Greenville, NC | $60,880 |
| Greensboro, NC | $60,820 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $60,750 |
| Hickory, NC | $60,570 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $55,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 30. Arizona | $64,030 |
| 31. Ohio | $63,610 |
| 32. Colorado | $63,480 |
| 33. North Carolina | $63,280 |
| 34. Iowa | $63,050 |
| 35. North Dakota | $62,860 |
| 36. Georgia | $62,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $30.42 ($63,280 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $63,280 against $67,880 nationally, 7% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for healthcare social worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays healthcare social workers the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $77,160 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.