Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

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

Median annual salary $59,630 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $48,410
90th percentile $74,710
Employed locally 160
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,410
    25th
    $55,800
    50th (median)
    $59,630
    75th
    $63,420
    90th
    $74,710

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 99% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 1% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,970
    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
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $60,850
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $57,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Hickory, NC is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 12.4% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,410 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,800.