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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $52,420 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.20
10th percentile $37,210
90th percentile $72,600
Employed locally 80
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,210
    25th
    $48,290
    50th (median)
    $52,420
    75th
    $63,170
    90th
    $72,600

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 37% 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 Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53,660
    Rehabilitation Counselors$33,290
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,090
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Pinehurst, NC is $25.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Pinehurst, NC is 10.5% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,210 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,290.