Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Rocky Mount is 180.
  • Social Workers in Rocky Mount earn an average of $43,760 per year or $21.04 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Social Workers who work in Rocky Mount is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Rocky Mount is less than 1%.

Rankings for Rocky Mount

  • Ranks #18 in North Carolina for salary and #19 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #16 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #400 in the nation for salary and #503 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #330 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Rocky Mount Social Workers earn an average of $43,760 or $21.04 per hour which is 14% less than the North Carolina average salary of $51,060.

AverageRocky MountNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.04$24.55-14.30%
Annual Salary$43,760$51,060-14.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Rocky Mount Social Workers earn an average of $43,760 or $21.04 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageRocky MountU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.04$26.39-20.27%
Annual Salary$43,760$54,880-20.26%
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 Rocky Mount earns an average annual salary of $51,634 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $51,060. per year.

Cost-of-living in Rocky Mount is 15% less than the North Carolina average, which means Rocky Mount 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.
  • Rocky Mount average salary is $43,760.
  • Rocky Mount cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,634.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Rocky Mount$43,76084.75%$51,634
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 Rocky Mount, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,660 and $49,130 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $59,260, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,440, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year18Under $30,440
15%2 – 4 years27$30,440 – $38,660
25%5 – 9 years45$38,660 – $39,130
25%10 – 14 years45$39,130 – $49,130
15%15 – 20 years27$39,130 – $59,260
10%20+ years18Above $59,260
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 $43,760, Rocky Mount Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($65,520), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,620).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$65,520
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,620
Social Workers$43,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Rocky Mount Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Rocky Mount is 180.

Social Workers earn an average of $43,760 per year or $21.04 per hour in Rocky Mount.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Rocky Mount Social Workers earn an average of $51,634 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Rocky Mount are Health Care Social Workers($65,520), Substance Abuse Counselors($49,620), Social Workers($43,760).


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