Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Greensboro-High Point is 830.
  • Social Workers in Greensboro-High Point earn an average of $50,290 per year or $24.18 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Social Workers who work in Greensboro-High Point is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Greensboro-High Point is less than 1%.

Rankings for Greensboro-High Point

  • Ranks #6 in North Carolina for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #199 in the nation for salary and #333 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #75 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Greensboro-High Point Social Workers earn an average of $50,290 or $24.18 per hour which is 1% less than the North Carolina average salary of $51,060.

AverageGreensboro-High PointNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.18$24.55-1.51%
Annual Salary$50,290$51,060-1.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Greensboro-High Point Social Workers earn an average of $50,290 or $24.18 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageGreensboro-High PointU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.18$26.39-8.37%
Annual Salary$50,290$54,880-8.36%
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 Greensboro-High Point earns an average annual salary of $55,631 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $51,060. per year.

Cost-of-living in Greensboro-High Point is 10% less than the North Carolina average, which means Greensboro-High Point 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.
  • Greensboro-High Point average salary is $50,290.
  • Greensboro-High Point cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,631.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Greensboro-High Point$50,29090.40%$55,631
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 Greensboro-High Point, 50% of Social Workers earn between $41,420 and $60,280 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,780, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year83Under $36,750
15%2 – 4 years124$36,750 – $41,420
25%5 – 9 years208$41,420 – $49,230
25%10 – 14 years208$49,230 – $60,280
15%15 – 20 years124$49,230 – $61,780
10%20+ years83Above $61,780
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 $50,290, Greensboro-High Point Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,350), Psychology Teachers ($75,110), Health Care Social Workers ($63,710), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,590).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,350
Psychology Teachers$75,110
Health Care Social Workers$63,710
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,590
Social Workers$50,290
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Greensboro-High Point Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Greensboro-High Point is 830.

Social Workers earn an average of $50,290 per year or $24.18 per hour in Greensboro-High Point.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Greensboro-High Point Social Workers earn an average of $55,631 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Greensboro-High Point are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,350), Psychology Teachers($75,110), Health Care Social Workers($63,710).


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