Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $66,850 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.14
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $83,570
Employed locally 1,100
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $57,500
    50th (median)
    $66,850
    75th
    $78,320
    90th
    $83,570

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $79,010
    Anchorage, AK $78,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $77,910
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $77,460

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,740
    Rehabilitation Counselors$48,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$55,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $32.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.48 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 1.8% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Charlotte?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,500.