Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Goldsboro is 110.
  • Social Workers in Goldsboro earn an average of $47,790 per year or $22.97 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Social Workers who work in Goldsboro is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Goldsboro is less than 1%.

Rankings for Goldsboro

  • Ranks #13 in North Carolina for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #18 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #274 in the nation for salary and #375 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #419 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Goldsboro Social Workers earn an average of $47,790 or $22.97 per hour which is 6% less than the North Carolina average salary of $51,060.

AverageGoldsboroNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.97$24.55-6.44%
Annual Salary$47,790$51,060-6.40%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Goldsboro Social Workers earn an average of $47,790 or $22.97 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageGoldsboroU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.97$26.39-12.96%
Annual Salary$47,790$54,880-12.92%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Goldsboro earns an average annual salary of $53,606 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $51,060. per year.

Cost-of-living in Goldsboro is 11% less than the North Carolina average, which means Goldsboro residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.

  • North Carolina average salary is $51,060.
  • North Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,597.
  • Goldsboro average salary is $47,790.
  • Goldsboro cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,606.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Goldsboro$47,79089.15%$53,606
North Carolina$51,06091.84%$55,597
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Goldsboro, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,510 and $49,220 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $62,170, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $38,260
15%2 – 4 years16$38,260 – $38,510
25%5 – 9 years28$38,510 – $48,330
25%10 – 14 years28$48,330 – $49,220
15%15 – 20 years16$48,330 – $62,170
10%20+ years11Above $62,170
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $47,790, Goldsboro Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($74,690), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,630).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,690
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,630
Social Workers$47,790
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Goldsboro Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Goldsboro is 110.

Social Workers earn an average of $47,790 per year or $22.97 per hour in Goldsboro.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Goldsboro Social Workers earn an average of $53,606 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Goldsboro are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($74,690), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,630), Social Workers($47,790).


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