Salary Report for North Carolina Health Care Social Workers
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Compare North Carolina to U.S.
North Carolina Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,540 which is 0% more than the national average salary of $62,310.
Type | North Carolina | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $30.07 | $29.96 | 0.37% |
Average Annual Salary | $62,540 | $62,310 | 0.37% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In North Carolina, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $49,230 and $75,090 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $81,020, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $46,880, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 305 | Under $46,880 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 458 | $46,880 – $49,230 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 762 | $49,230 – $60,920 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 762 | $60,920 – $75,090 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 458 | $60,920 – $81,020 |
10% | 20+ years | 305 | Above $81,020 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in North Carolina psychologists earn about $68,097 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.
Cost-of-living in North Carolina is 8% less than the national average, which means North Carolina residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $62,540, North Carolina Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($94,480), Forensic Psychologists ($87,210), Psychology Teachers ($80,960), and School Psychologists ($65,110).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,900), Social Workers ($51,060), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,850).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $94,480 |
Forensic Psychologists | $87,210 |
Psychology Teachers | $80,960 |
School Psychologists | $65,110 |
Health Care Social Workers | $62,540 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,850 |
Social Workers | $51,060 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $46,900 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in North Carolina the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (14,160), Substance Abuse Counselors (11,610) and Health Care Social Workers (3,600).
The three professions in North Carolina needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Marriage and Family Therapists (24.4%), Substance Abuse Counselors (23.9%) and Social Workers (13.9%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Social Workers | 12,430 | 14,160 | 13.9% | 1,390 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | 9,370 | 11,610 | 23.9% | 1,190 |
Health Care Social Workers | 3,170 | 3,600 | 13.6% | 350 |
Forensic Psychologists | 1,800 | 1,960 | 8.9% | 140 |
Psychology Teachers | 1,040 | 1,140 | 9.6% | 110 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | 450 | 560 | 24.4% | 60 |
Industrial Organizational Psychologists | 190 | 200 | 5.3% | 20 |
Salaries Ranked by North Carolina Cities
The average salary for Health Care Social Workers in North Carolina is $62,540. The top cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are Raleigh ($68,200), Durham-Chapel Hill ($66,560) and Greenville ($66,280).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Rocky Mount ($77,310), Greenville ($73,270) and Raleigh ($71,294).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Health Care Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Health Care Social Workers salary will have in that area.
Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
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Raleigh | $68,200 | $71,294 | $3,094 |
Durham-Chapel Hill | $66,560 | $70,937 | $4,377 |
Greenville | $66,280 | $73,270 | $6,990 |
Rocky Mount | $65,520 | $77,310 | $11,790 |
Greensboro-High Point | $63,710 | $70,476 | $6,766 |
Winston-Salem | $62,720 | $70,456 | $7,736 |
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $62,040 | $65,595 | $3,555 |
Asheville | $60,030 | $65,186 | $5,156 |
Wilmington | $58,190 | $60,957 | $2,767 |
Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area | $57,490 | $66,516 | $9,026 |
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $55,380 | $63,176 | $7,796 |
Fayetteville | $54,890 | $61,125 | $6,235 |
Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area | $54,480 | $63,034 | $8,554 |
Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area | $53,520 | $61,923 | $8,403 |
Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area | $51,090 | $59,111 | $8,021 |
Salary FAQ for North Carolina Health Care Social Workers
City and Rural Summaries
Asheville
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $60,030
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $65,186
Hourly Wage: $28.86
Currently Employed: 170
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.09
Asheville Salary Report
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $62,040
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $65,595
Hourly Wage: $30
Currently Employed: 710
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.58
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Salary Report
Durham-Chapel Hill
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $66,560
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $70,937
Hourly Wage: $32.00
Currently Employed: 330
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.83
Durham-Chapel Hill Salary Report
Fayetteville
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $54,890
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $61,125
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 70
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.80
Fayetteville Salary Report
Greensboro-High Point
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $63,710
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $70,476
Hourly Wage: $30.63
Currently Employed: 240
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.40
Greensboro-High Point Salary Report
Greenville
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $66,280
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $73,270
Hourly Wage: $32
Currently Employed: 100
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.46
Greenville Salary Report
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $55,380
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $63,176
Hourly Wage: $26.62
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.66
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Salary Report
Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $51,090
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $59,111
Hourly Wage: $25
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.43
Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $57,490
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $66,516
Hourly Wage: $27.64
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.43
Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $54,480
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $63,034
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 200
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.43
Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Raleigh
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $68,200
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $71,294
Hourly Wage: $32.79
Currently Employed: 360
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.66
Raleigh Salary Report
Rocky Mount
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $65,520
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $77,310
Hourly Wage: $32
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 84.75
Rocky Mount Salary Report
Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $53,520
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $61,923
Hourly Wage: $25.73
Currently Employed: 160
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.43
Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Wilmington
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $58,190
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $60,957
Hourly Wage: $28
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.46
Wilmington Salary Report
Winston-Salem
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $62,720
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $70,456
Hourly Wage: $30.16
Currently Employed: 220
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.02
Winston-Salem Salary Report
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