Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 270.
  • Social Workers in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $46,310 per year or $22.26 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Social Workers who work in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #17 in North Carolina for salary and #16 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #316 in the nation for salary and #460 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #250 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $46,310 or $22.26 per hour which is 9% less than the North Carolina average salary of $51,060.

AverageNortheast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.26$24.55-9.33%
Annual Salary$46,310$51,060-9.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $46,310 or $22.26 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageNortheast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.26$26.39-15.65%
Annual Salary$46,310$54,880-15.62%
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 Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $53,581 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $51,060. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the North Carolina average, which means Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $46,310.
  • Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,581.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$46,31086.43%$53,581
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 Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,300 and $48,970 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $35,550, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year27Under $35,550
15%2 – 4 years40$35,550 – $37,300
25%5 – 9 years68$37,300 – $46,860
25%10 – 14 years68$46,860 – $48,970
15%15 – 20 years40$46,860 – $61,250
10%20+ years27Above $61,250
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 $46,310, Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($57,490), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$57,490
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,100
Social Workers$46,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 270.

Social Workers earn an average of $46,310 per year or $22.26 per hour in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $53,581 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($57,490), Substance Abuse Counselors($55,100), Social Workers($46,310).


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in North Carolina cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data