Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $77,460 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.24
10th percentile $60,980
90th percentile $90,960
Employed locally 500
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,980
    25th
    $69,240
    50th (median)
    $77,460
    75th
    $78,260
    90th
    $90,960

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 96% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 4% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $75,330

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,590
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,890
    Health Education Specialists $76,380
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $62,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Durham, NC is $37.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Durham, NC is 13.8% above 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $60,980 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,240.