Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,480 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.71
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $67,850
Employed locally 1,080
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $43,330
    50th (median)
    $53,480
    75th
    $58,660
    90th
    $67,850

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,140
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,040
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $55,170
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,030
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Eastern North Carolina is $25.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.01 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 8.7% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,330.