Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Fayetteville
Compared to North Carolina
Fayetteville Social Workers earn an average of $47,850 or $23.01 per hour which is 6% less than the North Carolina average salary of $51,060.
| Average | Fayetteville | North Carolina | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.01 | $24.55 | -6.27% |
| Annual Salary | $47,850 | $51,060 | -6.29% |
Compared to the U.S.
Fayetteville Social Workers earn an average of $47,850 or $23.01 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Fayetteville | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.01 | $26.39 | -12.81% |
| Annual Salary | $47,850 | $54,880 | -12.81% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Fayetteville earns an average annual salary of $53,285 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $51,060. per year.
Cost-of-living in Fayetteville is 10% less than the North Carolina average, which means Fayetteville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $47,850 | 89.80% | $53,285 |
| North Carolina | $51,060 | 91.84% | $55,597 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Fayetteville, 50% of Social Workers earn between $43,180 and $49,290 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $34,370, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 38 | Under $34,370 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 57 | $34,370 – $43,180 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 95 | $43,180 – $49,290 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 95 | $49,290 – $49,290 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 57 | $49,290 – $61,870 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 38 | Above $61,870 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $47,850, Fayetteville Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($85,750), Health Care Social Workers ($54,890), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,100).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($41,680).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $85,750 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $54,890 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $50,100 |
| Social Workers | $47,850 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $41,680 |
FAQ for Fayetteville Social Workers
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