How much does a social worker make in Charlotte?
$69,300a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $33.32 an hour or $5,775 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.32
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,250Median: $69,300Highest 10%: $113,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,250 | $21.27 | |
| 25th | $49,470 | $23.78 | |
| Median | $69,300 | $33.32 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.71 | |
| 90th | $113,600 | $54.62 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Asheville, NC | $94,930 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $94,220 |
| Durham, NC | $91,080 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $86,150 |
| Greenville, NC | $64,610 |
| Raleigh, NC | $53,560 |
| Greensboro, NC | $46,400 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,410 |
| Director | $63,650 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $62,220 |
| Child | $60,950 |
| Clergy | $60,760 |
| Educational | $59,530 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $58,090 |
| Counselor | $56,350 |
| Substance Abuse | $56,130 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $54,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $33.32 ($69,300 a year).
Do social workers make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $69,300 against $71,900 nationally, 4% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $63,490, so Charlotte pays 9% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for social worker pay?
116 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,600 or more.
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.