Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $67,130 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.28
10th percentile $50,060
90th percentile $84,870
Employed locally 350
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,060
    25th
    $57,980
    50th (median)
    $67,130
    75th
    $78,100
    90th
    $84,870

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 104% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 4% above 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 Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,430
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,800
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,760
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $64,340
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Winston, NC is $32.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Winston, NC is 1.4% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,060 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,980.