Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $61,820 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.72
10th percentile $46,640
90th percentile $89,160
Employed locally 180
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,640
    25th
    $56,680
    50th (median)
    $61,820
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $89,160

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 16% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,410
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,930
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,860
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Wilmington, NC is $29.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Wilmington, NC is 9.2% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,640 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,680.