Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $60,910 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $48,030
90th percentile $76,700
Employed locally 220
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,030
    25th
    $52,440
    50th (median)
    $60,910
    75th
    $70,590
    90th
    $76,700

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,480
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Eastern North Carolina is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.49 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 10.5% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,030 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,440.