How much does a social worker make in North Carolina?
$63,490a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in North Carolina. That is $30.52 an hour or $5,291 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.52
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,440Median: $63,490Highest 10%: $116,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| 25th | $49,470 | $23.78 | |
| Median | $63,490 | $30.52 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.59 | |
| 90th | $116,200 | $55.88 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Asheville, NC | $94,930 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $94,220 |
| Durham, NC | $91,080 |
| Wilmington, NC | $91,080 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $86,150 |
| Charlotte, NC | $69,300 |
| Greenville, NC | $64,610 |
| Raleigh, NC | $53,560 |
| Hickory, NC | $49,470 |
| Greensboro, NC | $46,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 34. Oregon | $67,820 |
| 35. Utah | $66,440 |
| 36. Illinois | $64,030 |
| 37. North Carolina | $63,490 |
| 38. California | $63,010 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $62,830 |
| 40. West Virginia | $62,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $30.52 ($63,490 a year).
Do social workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $63,490 against $71,900 nationally, 12% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for social worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays social workers the most?
Asheville, NC, with a median of $94,930 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.