Social Worker Salary in North Carolina
Based on 4K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$58,210
$27.986/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
+1.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $80K
4K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,970 |
| 25th percentile | $48,150 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,210 |
| 75th percentile | $67,460 |
| 90th percentile | $79,720 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,010 |
| 2023 | $53,220 |
| 2024 | $56,730 |
| 2025 | $58,210 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,010 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $53,220 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $56,730 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $58,210 | $57,161 |