Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $58,970 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $75,150
Employed locally 550
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $48,570
    50th (median)
    $58,970
    75th
    $59,890
    90th
    $75,150

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 98% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 2% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $65,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Anchorage, AK $63,040
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $62,540

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,410
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,940
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,630
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60,850
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Hickory, NC is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.39 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 0.7% above 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,570.